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Federal Minister for Defence Production, Abdul Qayyum Jatoi has resigned. He rendered his resignation in a meeting with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.A while ago, PM summoned Abdul Qayyum Jatoi over his Anti-CJ statement. He resented and ordered to take necessary action against him.Federal Minister said his statement was his personal opinion and he never intended to disgrace any institution.Earlier, Abdul Qayyum Jatoi vowed to confront any conspiracy against democracy. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, Abdul Qayyum Jatoi castigated the chief justice and also slated hearings of fake degree cases. He said that Pakistan Peoples Party would not deter from Army intervention and opined that everyone has an equal right for corruption. Senior Analyst Mujibur Rehman Shami while talking to Dunya News said that Qayyums statements were unfortunate. He strongly condemned his criticism of the Chief Justice.
