If it is not a clash between institutions than why ministry is responding. Let the individual give explanation.

If this guy has no control over his tongue and hand then he needs to be removed.

Pti members can call PPP and PML-N members as foreign agents and traitors but if someone else does the same it is morally incorrect. Wonderful morals these guys have.

PTI's government is out of control.

In addition to verbal abuse, now he has stooped to violence. This is unacceptable. This is supposed to be a minister. Hand him his resignation papers and see him off. He is not suitable or worthy to serve public office. This would not be tolerated in any civilized society.

That’s what I said, at the end the puppets always fight among themselves.

This is a new kind of government, "Naya" Government, thanks to IK.

Ministry should not have explained the washing of their dirty linens in public by two individuals.

Sami Ibrahim is another interesting character !!!

Why the ministry is defending the Minister, when the matter is between the couple of individuals?

Height of shameless, spineless, gutless, ruthless, gritless, rudderless, conscienceless, senseless and characterless behavior and action by the former PPP member and current P.T.I. federal Minister; Fawad Chaudhary. A test case for the prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to punish those who take law into their own hands?

Great! It’s fun watching these two at each other — Sami Abraham (note: this is how he has his name on his American passport) is an American but does non-stop blabbing to portray him as someone whose interests lie in Pakistan! Fahad, on the other hand, is a hardcore “guest politician” ready to join the party who happens to be in bed with those yielding real power - in today’s world that being PTI.

This is plain Assault by Mr Fawad

Mr Fawad Chawdhary is right by Newton's third Law of motion, "Every action have an equal and opposite reaction".

Only PTI walas have self esteem? No other people has? What if tomorrow someone slaps Imran Khan? Would it be justifiable too?

Faisal Vawda wanna hang 5000 Pakistanis. Fawad Chaudhary is already slapping Pakistanis (journalist) Previously done by Naeem Ul Haq.

Like where are we heading to?

Fawad choudhry should be prosecuted for assault, no one should be above the law.

Fawad maybe a patriot Pakistani but that does not excuse his behavior. A problem with self-esteem already exists if slapping is an answer to comments. He should apologize or resign. One can not go around slapping people because they do not like the comments or alleged wrong doings. He holds public office and the public has right to question him. If he is unfairly being accused then he can file a complain with the appropriate authorities. Politicians have a high moral accountability for good behavior.

Well, this is what I mean to depoliticize the police force so it protects law and order instead of rich and powerful plus award those police officers and Jawans who do the right thing and stand their ground on the side of the law.

Fawad Ch has no right to touch an individual and since he holds a public office, it is even more imperative on him to avoid any physical contact or threaten someone physically. Here since the journalist didn’t do anything physical to Fawad, so Fawad should be arrested and prosecuted/punished by the courts.

Fawad actions are due to Feudalism and Feudal mindset and that is why I keep saying in order to move forward Pak needs to eliminate the 3 isms from the country i.e. Feudalism, Mullahism and VIPism and establish the supremacy of the law by bringing everyone under the purview of the law plus carry out severe punishments if anyone dare breaks the a law and in this case Fawad Ch broke a law.

I stand with Fawad Chaudry. The said journalist is a lifafa

Another example of this government fascist tendencies. Who voted for these idiots?

He has crossed all boundries.

The Ministry of Science may have made matters worse for their minister, by issuing such a statement.

Let's see rule of law now!!

This is the right treatment which this journalist needs. He is treating everyone with the same attitude as he is treating Sharif family.

This incident did not happen in any official capacity, one called another a name, the other responded by slapping him, case closed,

That is why I always say the nation supports IK (Not PTI). IK needs to do something about his team before things get out of hands. In any other country Fawad Chaudhry would have been behind bars for assault by now. Sorry state of affairs.

He committed assault and should be arrested.

Strange reaction rather unbecoming of a minister...

What ever the background of this saga, the backlash from Minister was uncalled for.

This is no justification - so others who kill others as a reaction is also justified? Educated people use verbal arguments to express their views or differ with others. Mr. Chaudhry's history places him in Lota's club of Pakistani politicians. This latest incident also places him in the distinguished club of politicians who use force to impose their opinions. Unfortunately, PTI has others too who have done similar things in the past. Ms. Ashiq Awan is a good example (she slapped a returning officer) and now she is a Minister. Imran Khan has to get rid of these opportunists as early as possible.

Frustrating government with frustrated reaction. Condemn it

End of his career as a minister I guess. He can then take the time to pursue his grudges as a private citizen.

Just a slap!!! Chudhary should have punched and KOed him. Have they no learned that there is no room for any dissent in this administration.

It’s called self esteem...esteem of one owns self!

Fawad is my man. Full-on entertainment.

I am die hard PTI supporter and i demand immediate resignation from the minister. We are not blind followers and clan flunkies.

This reads like a parody. Only it's real. How low Governance has fallen in just 10 months. When plig will be pulled on this pathetic experiment.

& Thats what we see is Change aka tabdeeli When gov officials can't hold their nerves. Its all Power-manics PTI faught for in the past.

Before Pti came to power, Sami has been taking a clear Pro-Pti stance. Now he has found a clash with one of its key ministers.

May be someone within Pti is interested in removing Fawad. In the moon sighting controvercy, religious circles within Pti did hold a grudge against him.

Pressure groups in Pti are getting desperate to grab power. Pathan group(Tareen & co) is on top, Arai'n(ch sarwar), Jatt(ch pervez elahi) & others. Its not really serious right now, but it is sure to intensify with the passage of time.

BOL TV and its programs are crap and create a hype unnecessary on some events. This channel is well known for producing and airing ridiculous programs and Amir Liaqat is one of the exmaples. Sami Ibrahim has been a critic of PTI government and unnecessary criticizes on the minister Fawwad at times. Everyone has to stay in their shoes.

Goons of PTI.

It's a disgrace to see such hooliganism from a minister. This shows the fact that the PM lacks the ability to select the right people for the right job.

Naya Pakistan.

Chaudhry has got a big mouth. Now, he got a big hand.

IK must censure Mr. Fawad, always in the center of self created controversies, and being a source of constant embarrassment to his govt. for remaining in the media limelight always for wrong reasons

Any one remember Mr. Naeem Ul Haq slapping Danial Aziz on live TV! and now this. Why is there such a low tolerance and aggressive behavior in one group of politicians

Minister should not act as Rowdy or street gunda. He is part of low makers not breakers

Shame on you Fawad Chaudhry. You are not behaving like a minister.

Even if Sami provoked Fawad, a verbal assault is countered with a verbal response not a physical one. The minister should apologize.

It was a moment of extreme arrogance. Sorry.

John Prescott (UK minister) punched a person a spectator, this happens when someone hurts another's self-esteem.

Very good from the minister Journalist needs to do his journalism bearing in mind the limits.

Sami Ibrahim looks like an opposition plant. Going rate for these turn coat journalists is 17 crore, I hear. Check their Swiss accounts.

A federal minister will stoop so low. He should be relieved of his ministry.

It is a argument between 2 people. Mr Ibrahim goaded the Minister and deserved what he got most likely.

If it is an incident between 2 individuals, then why is the ministry issuing statements on behalf of the minister? That makes it obvious that the minister, after assaulting the person, is now using public government machinery to defend his assault.

How I miss Justice Saqib Nisar!

@Aby, He has right to defend and it was private function from what I understand.

If Ministry is issuing statement in defense of minister, it implies that the court case (resulting from assault by the minister) shall also be fought out of the government funds.

Fawad cannot represent such an institute which aspires and stands for being a noble one.

You should resign immediately as you cannot take criticism. A public servant cannot slap anyone.

Good you are not a PM. Otherwise you would have pressed the nuclear button.

I’m a PTI supporter but please punish Fawad Chaudhry for this . IK pay heed. We don’t need such ppl

One thing is sure ,if any day this govt is out of power than all pti current ministers including ik will runawsy from pakistan.

Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy, like many, identify problems, we all know of, but never provide any solutiin. we need writers who work harder and give solutions with problems or at least show us the way forward.

I actually liked it and saw it as a positive. Going back 2 or 3 decades, minister wouldn't slap someone whom they did not like, but would have police or some other forces to teach the person such a lesson that not only that unlucky person but his generations would feel the burnt. At least Fawad Chaudhary acted like a commoner and did not use his authority to get even with Sami Ibrahim. Isn't it a positive change.

Fawad is unfit for a higher position, he can't control his temperament and has no patience on criticism, I would recommend him to resign and go home forever.

Naya Pakistan with zero tabdeeli!!

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Those who saw TV episode wherein anchor Sami Ibrahim obviously malign the Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry and hinting about his so-called obsession to be a replacement of PM Imran Khan if set aside due to some pressures from those who matters, in that program Sami Ibrahim also spells out name of Shah Mehmood Qureshi as alternate candidate for that highest slot. Naturally both the Federal Ministers denied any such desire, the whole story was a phenomenal whimsical wish to weaken the PTI, just similiar a baked story against DG NAB earlier by vested interests. Later there were reports that PM IK spoke to Fawad about such nonsense in media. Fawad Chaudhry was badly hurt @ heart, and that lead to such bad incident. Fawad Chaudhry should have refuted the false story instead taking law in hand, the repo of FC now bad, and this may end his ministry. However if he urgently apologizes to Sami ,things can be forgotten & forgiven.

Been a fan of both guys but really sick of how Pakistani journalist make everything into an American blessed conspiracy while enjoying a good life themselves in America.

Fawad ch.... You have done the right thing... Well done and keep it up...

Being a parliamentarian and a cabinet member the minister should have adopted legal course instead of being judge of his own cause. No doubt, such irrational statements and conduct of a minister would eventually hurt the public standing of the incumbent government. The common man least expectations would be of sober and decent attitude on behalf of proponents of "Change".

@Javed, you are still not allowed to hit people.

If you can't accept your public profile while working for the government as a public minster, then you shouldnt be in the public eye but resign. Criticism and scrutiny comes with public profiles. Politicians must expect this and be prepared.

Fully understandble just keep it up

@LAHORI KID, case is not closed because you just fabricated the events that never happened. Read the article...

No name calling. He critisized Fawads loyalty and apparently Fawad hit the man. Unacceptable he needs to go. Unfit to be a minister. As a politician he is not immune to criticism. Comes with territory.

@Ejaz, you think politicians should respond with violence to journalists?

This is worrying....

Fawad Chaudhry is a Federal Minister and under no circumstances is authorized to slap an anchor person, no matter whatever may be the reason.

PM Imran Khan is also Chairman of PTI and people of Pakistan would like to see what action PM will take against Fawad Chaudhry.

If Fawad Chaudhry is short tempered person he should resign immediately and sit at home.

It seems that all PTI leaders and members are short tempered starting from Imran Khan and going down to an ordinary worker of PTI.

Fawad ch. Is an attention seeker.

@Shah, Well said

He sholud go

Fawad Chaudhary looks so frustrated these days,in this situation he can either damage himself or others. He must take a break for one or two years.

so what? How dare he slap someone? Imran Khan cannot let this go, if he does then this man has succeeded in tarnishing Khan Image more than anyone in the opposition.Beware Imran Khan for all your good will and you hard work this man is going to take you Down.

I am not sure if this guy went to Axis University.

"Along with protesting against [Chaudhry's] actions, [people must] also ask Sami Ibrahim why he trampled over a patriotic Pakistani's self esteem."

I'm generally a big fan of Fawad Chaudhry, but this statement is nothing short of idiotic. So wounding someone's self esteem warrants a federal minister slapping a member of public? Shameful and embarrassing.

Don't worry Naya pakistan hai. Wait for more Patriots against Pakistanis self respect. Well done fawad

If it is true that Fawad Chowdhry has behaved like Sultan Rahi or Babbar Singh,Imran Khan who believes in civilized manner and justice,He should immediately sack the culprit as he retaliated against India.Fawad Chowdhry is no doubt impulsive and brash.He has been given the Ministry of Science and Technology,there couldn’t be a more cruel joke than this one.He does not know ABCD of Science or EFGH of technology.He would behave just like an illiterate Minister who was given a briefing on the functioning of Turbela Dam had famously said”if you have taken out the electricity from water,how can you utilize it for irrigation purposes”The yield would be very low

as a journalist one can not become arrogant, hence this problem is created. one must remain polite and be a gentleman. this happens in the west and matters remain under control.

Patriotic Pakistani an in-office minister should learn some manners and etiquettes. First his position is just a nawazish as of 99% ministers. This is the almiya of our country that we have people in ministries who have nothing to offer to the ministry, country and party just a shame. Some of PTI members need to learn that they are not a street boys who can open their mouth wide in public. Learn how a public officer should behave and how he/she should be different from others. Shame for PTI as his ministers are hurting the party and they never miss a chance to do so as each day passes.

Regardless of whatsoever, Fawad should be charged with Battery and Assault

All PTI members have no control over their tongues including Khan Saheb.

I am astonished to listen on media that Fawad Chaudhry slaped the untouchable journalist . But at the same time i am confused that no body including Sami Ibraheen did not tell why ? what was the incidence that ended in a slap on the face. Every body will agree with me that Sami Ibraheen is not an angle, will he try to explain the incidence what happened and who started this. Near to me it is the result out of frustration which have been created by untouchables against the people of disliking including the state. Any way if a slap was delivered then one have the right to know why before giving any verdict. what happened before slapping. It is a fact Sami is not an angle but at this time he was at the wrong place with a strong person.

Slapping is manhandling. Should be treated aaccording to Pakistan Penal Code.

This guy has psychological issues, I wonder if he is fit for his position.

This total stupidity. He is holding a public office and should have acted accordingly. IK must remove people like him who is damaging the party. If Sami is accusing then take him to the court and follow the law. Shame on you Fawad.

@Asad, if he is lifafa than you are authorized to smash him what a logic.

@Vidyutputra, GREAT POINT

Our journalists are no angels. They intentionally provoke and cross the line. Serves the journalist right.

@Ash Man , Sami is a confirmed black mailer as is his owner Shoib sheikh hats off to Fowad ch for showing courage to take on a blacksheep

@Javed, when they did against pmln they were good.its time you tatste what you started

The journalists also need to know their limits. They brand any person anything they like. Having said that there is no justification for what Fawad has done.

IK is silent on such incident. It shows what types of conscience and leadership qualities do he possess.

Imran Khan's mediocre team member are not only creating humiliation for IK & PTI but also for the entire country at international level! Time to purge his team or else continue to lose his diminishing credibility!

Within a short span of ten months in power they have started behaving like this. Another minister says that 5000 needs to be executed to put the country on right track & now apparently this cool looking guy who in almost all talk shows has behaved well has after lost his patience.

Minister is part of Government of people , by people, for people. If journalist Sami Ibrahim has done anything wrong Law,police, and administration shoud punish him. Ministry of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry or any other Pakistani can not punish any citizen in this way.

Reactions by any person, specially if that person is in a position of power, are not to be taken as an assault or revenge for an insult or such behaviour. Any similar reaction by any other person deserves penalties by all and sundry at the highest level possible with no excuses except gallows or fines or jail time.

Bring this matter in court and let the judge decide who was at fault, accused person shall be fine and punished according to the law.

Did not he resign yet?