Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleem Khan on Friday said he is resigning as Punjab Minister for Food, saying he could not hold a government post in the interest of “neutrality” since he is now the owner of a major television channel.
Announcing his decision in a tweet, Aleem said he had a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan during which he persuaded the latter to accept the resignation as his new private responsibility warranted him to ensure “neutrality”.
“It is necessary for me not to hold any government post,” he tweeted, adding that he was grateful to the premier for accepting his request.
The PTI leader said he was now sending his resignation to the Punjab chief minister.
The move had come after the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) approved the transfer of shares and changes in the management of the private TV.
