Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Sunday sent a legal notice to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ex-wife and Journalist Reham Khan on charges of defaming him.
The minister stated that while the Ministry of Communications was awarded the top position for its performance recently, the accolade was made controversial by quotes from Reham Khan’s book, which not only discredited the petitioner but also discouraged the officials attached to the ministry.
As per the notice, Saeed claimed that all his achievements were made controversial due to “slander and dirty propaganda” taken from the book while a “draft was leaked which you [Reham] have not denied till today and published later.”
Referring to the draft, the minister expressed that he was slandered and demanded an explanation, and apology from Reham within 14 days or else he would proceed with legal action.
Furthermore, various TV programmes, speeches and social media posts have been attached to the notice, while an explanation has also been sought.
Saeed stated, “in all the slander, not only is there a reference to your [Reham’s] writing but you have also been retweeting it. In case of non-apology, the court will be requested to award severe punishment and one billion rupees in damages.”
