LEGAL

Supreme Court Accepts Petitions Against Sher Afzal Marwat Rigging Allegations

Supreme Court accepts petitions against Sher Afzal Marwat's alleged rigging in PTI's case. Hearing adjourned indefinitely after objections dismissed.
2025-05-02
Supreme Court Accepts Petitions Against Sher Afzal Marwat Rigging Allegations

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has accepted the petitions challenging the alleged rigging by Sher Afzal Marwat and the founder of PTI for a full hearing. The court dismissed the objections raised by the Registrar’s Office regarding the petitions, issuing orders for them to be officially numbered for further legal proceedings.

The petitions relate to allegations of election rigging during certain political activities linked to Sher Afzal Marwat and the PTI leadership. The court’s decision marks a significant development in the case, with implications for the political dynamics within the country.

During the hearing, Sher Afzal Marwat's lawyer had argued against the objections raised by the Registrar’s Office and requested that they be dismissed. The Supreme Court accepted this request and moved forward with the case.

Although the court has now allowed the petitions to be heard, the hearing of the case has been adjourned indefinitely. The court has instructed all involved parties to prepare adequately and appear at the next scheduled hearing.

This case has drawn significant attention, and its outcome could have broader implications on the political landscape, especially concerning election integrity and party leadership.