PTI Punjab Removes Media Head Over Policy Violation

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Chief Organizer Aliya Hamza has removed Shayan Bashir from his position as head of the party’s Punjab Media Cell for violating party policy.

An official notification issued by Hamza stated that Bashir had made irresponsible statements causing irreparable damage to PTI’s reputation and objectives. The notification further stated that, under the directive of the Chief Organizer Punjab, Bashir has been relieved of his duties as head of the PTI Punjab Media Cell.

All PTI departments and office-bearers have been instructed to comply with the notification accordingly.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is one of Pakistan’s major political parties, founded in 1996 by former cricketer Imran Khan. The party has played a significant role in the country’s political landscape, especially following its victory in the 2018 general elections, where it formed the federal government and gained substantial representation in provincial assemblies, including Punjab.

Punjab is Pakistan’s most populous province and a key region politically. PTI Punjab Media Cell is responsible for managing communication and media relations related to the party’s activities and policies in the province. The head of the Punjab Media Cell oversees the dissemination of official party statements and coordinates media engagement to represent the party’s positions to the public.

The removal of Shayan Bashir comes as PTI continues its political activities in Punjab under the leadership of Aliya Hamza, who holds the position of Chief Organizer for the party in the province. The party’s internal communications and policies are managed through structured organizational units such as the media cell to ensure consistent messaging.

The notification ordering Bashir’s removal emphasizes the party’s approach to handling breaches of policy, particularly those involving public communications that could negatively impact the party’s reputation.

As per the official notification, all PTI offices and members in Punjab are directed to adhere to this decision.

No additional information has been provided regarding the nature of the statements made by Bashir or about any successor to the Punjab Media Cell head position.