The Pakistan government's decision to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has sparked strong reactions and accusations from PTI leaders, including jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The PTI condemned the move, labeling it as a desperate act of panic by the federal administration.
The announcement to ban PTI cites allegations of involvement in anti-state activities, along with treason cases against Imran Khan and two senior party colleagues. PTI responded by criticizing the reasons given for the ban, such as the cipher case and the US Congressional Resolution on electoral rigging, which they claim has no merit.
Senior PTI leader Senator Ali Zafar described the government's action as desperate, especially following a recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of PTI regarding seats reserved for women and minorities in assemblies. PTI vowed to resist the implementation of the ban, asserting it violates the law of the land.
The statement from PTI also criticized Information Minister Attaullah Tarar for allegedly ignoring the implications of US and UN observations, suggesting a lack of awareness or understanding on his part.
Overall, PTI's response portrays the ban as an attempt to circumvent judicial rulings and suggests a heightened political tension amid accusations of rigging and electoral malpractice following Pakistan's recent general elections.
