Punjab Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, who also holds the portfolio of food, has decided to resign from his post, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

In a couple of tweets uploaded on Friday, Aleem Khan said he met Prime Minister Imran Khan today and succeeded in persuading him about his resignation. 

“I have persuaded him that in order to maintain his neutrality with regard to his news channel SAMAA News, it is necessary for me not to hold any government post,” the minister added.

https://twitter.com/aleemkhan_pti/status/1464158914925187081

Aleem Khan further said “I am grateful to him for accepting my request. I am sending my resignation to the Chief Minister of Punjab.”

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