June 18, 2016
LAHORE: Noted lawyer and television personality Naeem Bukhari on Saturday announced that he is joining Imran Khan led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Talking to reporters after having Iftar dinner with Naeem Bukhari at his residence, Imran Khan said that the noted lawyer’s inclusion in the party would further strengthen PTI’s campaign against corruption.
Official Announcement: Naeem Bukhari declares political affiliation to PTI,joins the movement for justice & rights. pic.twitter.com/CfhulPUmWL
— PTI (@PTIofficial) June 18, 2016
He further said that Naeem Bukhari supported him during the construction of Shaukat Khanam Hospital.
Naeem Bukhari had hosted famous Geo News show “Khabarnaak”. He had also interviewed Imran Khan during the same show.
His open letter against Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry published on Feb 16, 2007 created a controversy. This led to the eventual dismissal of the Chief Justice by then President Pervez Musharraf.