He entered politics in 1996 and was a key founding member of
PTI. According to PTI, he held party positions in various
Tehsils. On 3 April 2022, amidst a
constitutional crisis in Punjab, Cheema was appointed as the
Governor of Punjab by
Imran Khan after the removal of
Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar. Following the
No-confidence motion against Imran Khan, Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif sent a summary for the removal of Cheema as Governor of Punjab to
President Arif Alvi. The president approved the summary, though the President also stated that he resisted the removal, Cheema was inducted into the cabinet of
Chaudhry Parvez Elahi as the Punjab Chief Minister's advisor on information on 6 August 2022 and as advisor on Home and Prisons from 13 October 2022. He ceased to hold both offices on 14 January 2023. On 10 May 2023, Cheema was arrested after a 4:00 AM raid on his house by authorities a day after PTI chairman
Imran Khan was arrested.
Incarceration Following his arrest, Cheema was caught in various legal troubles due to his relation with the
May 9 riots. He was held in jail on judicial remand which was later extended by the
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC). On 22 June 2023 Cheema's wife, Rabia Sultan was arrested while waiting outside the ATC in
Lahore. Authorities alleged Cheema and Rabia had a relation to the May 9 riots. Cheema is currently incarcerated, and his wife has alleged that he is not being provided with basic needs or facilities while imprisoned by the authorities. which PTI alleges is a false flag operation. ==References==