Lahore: Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan issued directive to party leaders Awn Chaudry and Nauman Ahmad Langrial, instructing them to resign from their positions in Cabinet.

Both Chaudry and Langrial are currently serving as members of Pakistan Democratic Movement government. However, they recently joined IPP.

In light of this development, IPP President directed both party members to step down from their positions in government, reaffirming that IPP has no affiliation with PDM government.

Abdul Aleem Khan clarified that Chaudry and Langrial had been part of government in their personal capacity and their association with IPP necessitated their departure from Cabinet.

IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan called for punitive action against perpetrators of May 9 incidents. IPP official met with Peer Syed Saeed ul Hassan Shah and Yaqub Sheikh.

Aleem Khan expressed that government should take additional measures to alleviate burden of inflation on citizens.

He reiterated that IPP would stand up for interests and welfare of populace. During meeting, attention was also given to party's internal structure and organisational setup.

Official said that efforts were underway to complete party's organisation at provincial, district and tehsil levels in near future.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 19 2023

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