SC Connects Omar Sarfraz Cheema’s Case with PTI Founder’s Remand Proceedings

LAHORE (RNN TV) — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has decided to club the physical remand case of former Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema with that of the PTI founder, citing the similarity in legal issues involved.

During the proceedings, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi observed that since both cases concern physical remand, they should be heard together to maintain consistency in judicial rulings.

Cheema’s lawyer argued that his client was taken into custody even before an FIR was registered. The court was informed that the FIR was only filed after the case was brought before the High Court.

In response, the Punjab government’s counsel stated that police required Cheema’s remand to recover a pistol allegedly in his possession. However, the court pointed out that no physical remand had been granted so far.

The hearing was adjourned until April 24, with a three-member bench led by Justice Hashim Kakar set to take up the matter in the next session.