Constitutional Court Admits Petition Challenging CM Sohail Afridi's Election

At a glance

The Federal Constitutional Court has admitted a petition against CM Sohail Afridi's election.
The petition was filed by Sher Afzal Marwat.
Notices have been issued and the hearing is adjourned until October.

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A legal challenge has been mounted against the election of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The Federal Constitutional Court has accepted a petition from Sher Afzal Marwat, who argues the election was invalid. The court has issued notices to the relevant parties, including the Chief Minister, and will hear the case in October.

Latest development

The Federal Constitutional Court has admitted for hearing a petition filed by Sher Afzal Marwat challenging the election of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The court has issued notices to the provincial government and CM Afridi, adjourning the case until the second week of October.