PTI's internal strife intensifies as Sher Afzal Marwat demands Shibli Faraz's resignation

Marwat claims that Shibli's resignation is essential to rid party of "qabza mafia"

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) firebrand leader Sher Afzal Marwat came out all guns, blazing against fellow party leader Shibli Faraz, demanding Shibli's resignation and claiming that it is essential to rid the party of the "qabza mafia.

Marwat's demand came after Omar Ayub resigned from the position of Secretary General of PTI, saying there would be more changes in the party’s organizational structure.

"I demand the resignation of Shibli Faraz from party positions and as leader of the Opposition in Senate," said Marwat, who has been at loggerheads with Faraz and other party leaders.

Speaking about the party leadership, Marwat said that there are many instances where the leadership failed, adding that there are many examples of that including the party's "bat" symbol and reserved seats issues.

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"The core committee and political committees of the party consist of the favourites and the party decisions are not taken on merit," claimed the PTI leader.

The politician said if the party leaders want him on the field, then they should raise their voices in favor of his demands. "If Shibli Faraz is removed [from PTI], then I promise the party will rise as per the need of the hour," promised Marwat.

PAC chairman controversy

Earlier in April, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan announced that his party has settled on Sher Afzal Marwat for the pivotal slot of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman, effectively quelling internal discord within the former ruling party.

However, Marwat openly refused to work with Senator Faraz and Omar in May, accusing them of blocking his attempts to meet the imprisoned PTI founder, Imran Khan.

Marwat claimed that Shibli claimed, "Making me the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will not be acceptable to the PML-N".

"My own people are pulling me down," Marwat regretted.

Initially nominated by Imran as the PAC chairman, Marwat's nomination was retracted after he faced criticism from the party leadership.

The political committee of the PTI replaced Marwat with Sheikh Waqas Akram.

Following his remarks, Marwat was expelled from the party’s core and political committees on the directives of the PTI founder. Later, the party also issued a show-cause notice to him for violating its code of conduct and policy.