Tareen group likely to support Pervaiz Elahi’s for post of Punjab CM

Lahore: Jahangir Tareen group is likely to support Pervaiz Elahi for the slot of Punjab chief minister (CM) after Usman Buzdar’s resignation.

According to the sources, Tareen group declared PML-Q leader Pervaiz Elahi the suitable candidate for the post of Punjab CM.

Meanwhile, Tareen group summoned a consultative session on Tuesday (tomorrow) to discuss the political situation after Usman Buzdar’s resignation and Pervaiz Elahi’s nomination for the next Punjab CM.

The sources said that the Tareen group could support the candidature of the PML-Q top leader, however, the final decision will be taken by Jahangir Tareen.

After Pakistan Muslim League Quaid’s (PML-Q) top leader’s nomination, a member of the Tareen group Faisal Jabwana told the media Pervaiz Elahi is a suitable personality for the position. He added that Jahangir Tareen group members had already met Pervaiz Elahi, however, the group is due to take the final decision.

Moreover, some dissident MPAs of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have also announced to support him for the Punjab chief minister’s slot.