However, two days later, on Wednesday, the Imran Khan-led PTI withdrew support for his candidature. “It is beyond one’s comprehension why PTI withdrew the name of its own nominee after finalisation of the process,” he wondered at the time. “I was made controversial in the media [after withdrawal of support] for my candidature for Punjab CM. Given the [current situation], I have decided not to [take charge] as the chief minister,” he said. “The caretaker CM should have the support of all political parties in order to ensure transparent elections,” he said.

Source: Pakistan Today May 31, 2018 04:52 UTC