Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has appointed Sher Afzal Marwat as senior vice-president of the party with immediate effect. The confirmation of this appointment came through a notification issued by the party’s secretary general, Omar Ayub Khan, on Wednesday.
Sher Afzal Marwat, a lawyer known for representing Imran Khan in various cases, has been assigned this significant role within PTI. Notably, earlier this year, Marwat gained public attention for his involvement in a physical altercation with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s Senator Afnanullah.
Supreme Court of Pakistan Adjourns Imran Khan’s Bail Applications in Cipher Case
Meanwhile, the bail applications of Imran Khan in the cipher case were adjourned indefinitely by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, with the court stating that the appeals would be heard in due course.
A three-member bench, headed by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and including Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice Yahya Afridi, heard two petitions on Wednesday. One petition challenged the original arrest and FIR in the cipher case, while the other appealed the denial of bail by a single bench of the Islamabad High Court.
During the proceedings, Salman Safdar, the lawyer representing Imran Khan in the first petition, informed the court that the matter related to the cipher and subsequent case dated back to 2022. The bench observed that there had been a delay in approaching the court and noted that the FIR included offenses carrying potential death or life imprisonment sentences.
Upon the court’s request, Safdar read out the FIR in the cipher case, revealing accusations against Imran Khan for allegedly misusing the cipher for political purposes and causing harm to the state. The bench also pointed out the presence of the investigation officer, who had appeared without receiving any notices, and instructed him to remain seated.
