Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has announced its intention to prohibit the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar revealed this decision on Monday following a recent legal victory for PTI in the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the party’s eligibility for reserved seats in national and provincial assemblies.
Citing various allegations such as inciting violent protests and leaking classified information, Tarar stated that the government will pursue a case to ban PTI, with plans to present it to the Supreme Court.
Additionally, the government aims to press treason charges against Khan, along with two other senior party members, and challenge the Supreme Court’s ruling on seat allocation for women and religious minorities.
PTI spokesperson Sayed Zulfiqar Bukhari criticized the government’s decision, describing it as a sign of their desperation after failed attempts to obstruct the party through legal means.
Last week, the Supreme Court recognized PTI as a legitimate political entity, affirming its right to field candidates despite not having an election symbol. This ruling stemmed from PTI’s previous ban on using its cricket bat symbol in parliamentary elections.
Despite facing challenges, PTI-backed candidates emerged as a prominent parliamentary bloc…
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