The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has suspended the membership of Sher Afzal Marwat, a firebrand party leader who was elected to the National Assembly in the February 8 polls. According to sources, the decision was made after a meeting between PTI leaders and Imran Khan, where Marwat’s constant violation of party discipline and irresponsible statements were discussed.
Marwat had been issued a show-cause notice by PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan, asking him to explain his statements within three days. The notice stated that Marwat’s statements were damaging to the party’s reputation and violated the clear instructions of Imran Khan, who has emphasized the importance of responsible behavior. Marwat was warned that failure to respond or provide a satisfactory explanation may lead to further disciplinary action.
The suspension of Marwat’s membership is seen as a move by the PTI to maintain party discipline and ensure that its leaders toe the party line. The party has been cracking down on dissent and unauthorized statements, and Marwat’s suspension is a clear message to other leaders to fall in line. Marwat’s removal from the party is a significant development in Pakistani politics, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the PTI’s fortunes in the coming days.
