Former Punjab information minister Fayyazul Hassan was removed from his post without prior intimation, as the minister appeared clueless when a journalist asked him about his removal.

In a video, a journalist asked the provincial minister to comment on the latest changes in the Punjab cabinet that saw him lose his portfolio. At this, Chohan feigned ignorance and said he had no idea what the journalist was talking about.

“Sir, we have just received information that Firdous Ashiq Awan has been appointed special assistant to the chief minister and the portfolio [of information minister] has been taken from you,” says another reporter.

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“I don’t know anything about this,” responds Chohan. “Bhai, I am telling you, I don’t know anything about this,” reiterated the minister.

Firdous Ashiq Awan, who was prime minister’s special assistant on information, replaced Chohan as the Punjab CM’s mouthpiece on Monday. According to reports, Awan was appointed by CM Usman Buzdar on the directives of PM Imran Khan after his visit to the provincial capital last week.

Chohan, however, will remain in the cabinet as Minister for Colonies. This is the second time that Chohan has been removed as minister for information. He was sacked by the CM last time for making remarks against the minority Hindu community.

In a tweet on Tuesday, Chohan commented on his removal and said whatever happens it happens for the best. According to Chohan, his removal “must have made the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and India’s Major (r) Guarav happy”.

He said he was unfazed by the sacking and would continue to call out the opposition over its alleged corruption.