Pakistan’s government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has announced plans to ban the political party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar cited credible evidence against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including allegations of leaking state secrets and inciting riots. The decision follows a series of court rulings favorable to Khan and comes amid tensions between the government, the judiciary, and the military.
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- Government Announcement: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced the federal government’s intention to ban PTI.
- Allegations: PTI faces accusations of leaking state secrets and inciting riots.
- Judicial Decisions: Recent court decisions favored Imran Khan, causing frustration within the government.
- Military Involvement: Top ISI and Army officials approved the decision to ban PTI.
- Court Rulings: The Supreme Court acquitted Imran Khan and his wife of unlawful marriage but issued new arrest orders.
- Political Context: Khan has been jailed since August last year and claims the cases against him are politically motivated.
- Parliamentary Seats: The Supreme Court recently granted PTI additional seats in parliament.
- Foreign Funding: The government alleges PTI received foreign funding, manipulated diplomatic relations, and incited riots.
- US Resolution: PTI’s actions led to a resolution against Pakistan in the US.
- Review Petition: The government plans to submit a review petition against the Supreme Court’s ruling on PTI’s parliamentary seats.
