PTI leader Atif Khan's meeting with Aun Chaudhry sparks intra-party criticism
Pakistan
Aun Chaudhry had previously testified against PTI’s leader and his spouse
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - A meeting between PTI leader Atif Khan and Imran Khan’s ex-political secretary, Aun Chaudhry has stirred controversy within the party after a senior leader shared their photo in a party WhatsApp group.
According to sources, the meeting drew sharp criticism from the Chief Minister and other party leaders.
Addressing the issue, Atif Khan clarified, "It wasn’t a secret meeting. It happened openly during the day. I was at Islamabad Club for my routine walk when I coincidentally ran into Aun Chaudhry, and someone took a picture."
Some PTI leaders in the group supported Atif Khan’s explanation, but PTI's Central Information Secretary, Sheikh Waqas Akram, maintained, "Both the party leadership and workers view this meeting unfavorably."
He further added that Aun Chaudhry had previously testified against PTI’s leader and his spouse, intensifying the disapproval within party ranks.
