The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday formed a larger bench to hear a petition challenging the removal of Omar Sarfraz Cheema as governor Punjab. It is pertinent to mention here that Omar Sarfraz Cheema had challenged his removal as Punjab governor in Islamabad High Court (IHC). The federal government on May 10 denotified Omar Sarfraz as Punjab governor. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Omar Sarfraz was removed from his office after President refused to remove Cheema. President Dr Arif Alvi repeatedly rejected the Prime Minister’s advice to remove Omar Sarfraz.

Source: The Nation May 20, 2022 18:17 UTC