Estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen said Wednesday that his supporters have decided to form a separate group in the Punjab assembly. The need for a separate group was felt after the Punjab government initiated "revenge actions" against my supporters, he added.

While responding to the speculations of a forward bloc within PTI, Tareen quickly dismissed the reports.

"We were part of the PTI, we are part of the PTI and we will continue to remain part of the PTI," he declared outside the banking court where he had appeared for a hearing.

During his appearance at court, Tareen was accompanied by his supporters including Punjab government ministers and other lawmakers.

"There is no investigation against me going on relating to the sugar scandal," he said and added, "the three FIRs registered against him were not filed in any sugar inquiry."

The PTI leader said he completely trusts Prime Minister Imran Khan, however, the Punjab government is seeking revenge from his supporters.

He also added that there was "another issue" that needed to be addressed.