LAHORE (Staff Report) – Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan took to Twitter to quash the rumour regarding his wife Reham Khan entering formal politics.
PTI Chairman categorically denied the rumours and express his disappointment over the way Reham has been harassed and bullied on social media after the defeat of PTI candidate in NA 19.
Reham Khan will not contest elections on a PTI ticket.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 18, 2015
I am appalled & disgusted by attacks on Reham after our loss in NA 19 elec. She only went to campaign there on insistence of the candidate.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 18, 2015
Khan defended his wife’s decision to attend and deliver speeches in PTI’s meetings and functions, adding that she was specially invited by the women of the constituency. He also said that Reham will not attend PTI functions anymore.
For the record, Reham has only attended PTI functions at the constant insistence of PTI members, especially the women.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 18, 2015
Reham Khan already has too much on her plate, esp working with street children. In future, she will not attend any PTI function/event. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 18, 2015
PTI Chairman reiterated his stance on family politics and said his wife will not hold official position in the party.
PTI is opposed to all forms of nepotism. Reham Khan will hold no party position, no position in KP; nor will be given any official protocol — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 18, 2015
Reham Khan came under fire for attending a function in Haripur, as soon as PTI’s candidate Raja Aamir Zaman lost the by-poll elections in NA 19. Replying to the harassment, she denied rumours about her interest in contesting elections.
I reiterate for all who may have in their innocence not realised that as as a dual national I’m not eligible to contest.
— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) August 17, 2015
