LAHORE: As PTI disgruntled leader Jahangir Tareen gains momentum in politics following massive defections in PTI, name for his highly-anticipated political party was unveiled, sources said. Sources said that his party’s name would be ‘Pakistan Istehkam Party (PIP)’. He became talk of town after PTI saw massive defections on national and provincial fronts, denting PTI’s political prowess in country.

Earlier, in an apparently major victory for Tareen, PTI deserter Murad Raas joined his group.  Raas called on Tareen accompanied by Abdul Aleem Khan and Awn Chaudhry. Rass had bid adieu to PTI along with other politicians including Hashim Dogar and others. A day ago, three members of PTI’s “Hashim Dogar group” including Raja Yawar Kamal, Mamoon Tarar and Rai Aslam, joined Tareen’s political camp.  It came as Tareen had formed three-member committee, including Awn Chaudhry, Sardar Tanvir Ilyas and Ishaq Khakwani to rope in defectors in new political party.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 08 2023

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