Mystery shrouds the exit of Shah Mahmood Qureshi from the newly named federal cabinet. What makes it more controversial is the fact that several federal ministers have unleashed criticism against someone who held the position of the countrys foreign minister for over three years. One needs to understand whether such statements are a spontaneous reaction or an orchestrated campaign to please someone at the helm of affairs. A news agencys report says that the PPP is upset at Mr Qureshis assertions that US official Raymond Davis could not be granted diplomatic immunity and that the party thinks that his remarks would create a bad environment in the country. Information Minister Dr Firdous Aashiq Awan went a step further saying: Makhdoom had not shown his concern when he was holding the position of a foreign minister and now his remarks about Raymond Davis are not in national interest. In addition to this, she asked him to discuss such issues in party meetings and not in the media. Other ministers Ahmad Mukhtar and Babar Awan also bitterly criticized his stance on Davis. After all what is so dangerous for the national interest that Shah Mahmood has said. He is of the firm view that Davis is not a diplomat and as such not entitled to any immunity. He also urged the government not to accept any US pressure for his release and let the law take its course. Mr Qureshi should be complimented for taking the right stance, which incidentally is also in line with public aspirations. The exit of Mr Qureshi from the position of foreign minister indicates that the authorities have some plan for an extra-judicial release of Davis. But what has surprised many is Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, who in an attempt to prove party loyalty, has gone to the extent of saying that Shah Mahmood has refused to take oath as minister because he was unhappy at the arrest warrant issued to Pervez Musharraf. It is ridiculous and unethical to say things that could not be substantiated. PPP leaders had better avoid statements that did not serve the party.