“I am not a traitor”, says Shah Mehmmod Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Vice Chairman of the PTI, vehemently denied accusations of being a traitor, asserting that he could never contemplate betraying his country.

In an impromptu conversation with reporters as he arrived at the courthouse, Qureshi stated, “The gallows stand adjacent to my barrack in the jail. If I have indeed betrayed my nation, then I ought to face the consequences.”

PTI Chairman’s remand extended until September 26

Qureshi emphasized the pivotal role of the Chairman of PTI, declaring, “The Chairman of PTI is the unequivocal representative of our party; there’s no room for debate on that matter.”

Earlier, Shah Mehmood Qureshi was handcuffed and brought to the Special Court for a hearing in the Cipher case.

The court staff told Qureshi that his bail application is fixed for tomorrow (Thursday) in Cipher case. On this the PTI leader asked them if he had he come to the judicial complex tomorrow? The court staff replied that you would not have to come to the judicial complex for the bail application. They said the Judge Abul Hasnat has left for Attock and you (Qureshi) would be sent back today after attendance.

Later, the special court judge extended the judicial remand of Qureshi till Sept 26 after a short hearing.