ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) extended remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati, ordering him to be produced before court again today in case related to his controversial tweets targeting state institutions.

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) brought Swati to court following completion of his one-day physical remand, with his lawyer Babar Awan and PTI leaders and senators also present in courtroom.

Case was heard by Duty Magistrate Shoaib Akhtar with Swati's tweet being read in court by prosecutor who then proceeded to request a 14-day extension of accused's remand. Prosecutor argued that an extension was required for investigation officer to recover PTI leader's cell phone which was used to post controversial tweet.

In response, accused's counsel then summoned his cell phone in court, while making him show his injured leg and toe to judge. Awan argued that his client should not be remanded further due to his injury, adding that government should "keep an eye on Swat instead of Swati".

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 17 2022

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