Until the recent past, PTI not only opposed the same amendment but on several occasions, PTI chief Imran Khan termed it ‘unconstitutional’ ‘person-specific’ and ‘shameful’ amendment. Disqualified person can head party, rules NAIncidentally, PTI had also challenged the Election Act for the same reason in the Supreme Court and other constitutional forums. Umar, who is accompanying PTI chief during his Karachi visit, told The Express Tribune that Imran Khan was ‘disappointed’ after hearing the news of Tareen’s disqualification. There are several other individuals who generously contribute to party funds and undoubtedly Tareen offers more than his due,” Asad Umar said. Umar said over the past four years, Tareen’s political contributions to PTI were “second to just Imran Khan”.

Source: The Express Tribune December 16, 2017 05:15 UTC