A heated altercation between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Shoaib Shaheen and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry erupted at Adiala Jail’s Gate No. 5, resulting in slaps and verbal abuse on Saturday.
Both leaders first exchanged harsh words, with Chaudhry accusing Shaheen of being an “agency tout,” to which Shaheen retorted, “Mind your own business,” Express news reported.
The confrontation then escalated with Fawad Chaudhry slapping Shoaib Shaheen, causing the PTI leader to fall to the ground.
Jail staff intervened to break up the fight. Fawad Chaudhry subsequently entered the jail premises, while Shoaib Shaheen sustained an injury to his arm from the fall.
PTI lawyer Nadia Khattak, who witnessed the incident, condemned Chaudhry’s actions, stating that physical violence was unacceptable despite differences. She expressed relief that Shaheen did not suffer serious injuries.
On Friday, Sher Afzal Marwat, the former member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), caused a stir in the National Assembly with his light-hearted yet pointed remark, “Mujhe kyun nikala?” (Why was I removed?), after his expulsion from the party.
His question, which echoed his frustration over his removal, prompted laughter from government lawmakers and a mix of reactions across the assembly.
Marwat, known for his frequent appearances through the opposition gate, walked in through the entrance for treasury members, which led to desk-thumping from government members.
This prompted a remark from the Speaker of the National Assembly, who jokingly warned: “Don’t get him in trouble.”
During the session’s Q&A, the Speaker asked Marwat to comment on the merger of mobile companies.
Instead of addressing the issue, Marwat turned the conversation back to his expulsion, asking, “Why was I removed?” His question was met with laughter from the government side, while PTI lawmakers chose to remain silent.
Marwat’s words were met with chants from government members, including slogans like, “Why was Marwat removed?” and “Oppressors, answer us! Give Marwat justice!”
As he spotted PTI parliamentary leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Marwat appealed to the government members for support.
