Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has once again denied reports of a deal with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, saying the jailed former premier is a convicted criminal.

 

According to reports, Tarar said that no deal or leniency for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder was under consideration as he is a criminal convicted by the courts. Giving the impression of any kind of leniency is completely wrong, the minister added.

 

He said that the reports suggesting leniency were “baseless and held no truth”.

 

On Monday, Tarar also rejected earlier reports of a deal with Khan, making it clear to the opposition that Khan’s health shouldn’t be politicised.

 

In a statement, the federal information minister said that some social media accounts were resorting to sensationalism while reporting on alleged loss of sight in the right eye of the PTI founder.

 

“It was our responsibility to provide healthcare, and that was done. Imran Khan’s health is better now; the issue he had has been resolved,” he had said.

 

Tarar also said that specialists had examined Khan and leaders of his party were also briefed regarding the matter.

 

He had gone on to reiterate that Khan’s health should not be politicised, urging that the PTI leadership handled the situation responsibly.