ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) by filing a petition in the Supreme Court.
Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that coexistence between Pakistan and PTI was untenable for national development, citing multiple reasons including alleged foreign funding, interference in international relations, and hindering IMF programs.
Under Article 17 of the Constitution, the government asserted its authority to ban political parties based on what it deemed substantial evidence against PTI. Tarar specifically mentioned accusations of undermining IMF negotiations and purported foreign influence as grounds for the decision.
Additionally, Tarar disclosed the government’s plan to challenge the Supreme Court’s decision regarding reserved seats, asserting that relief granted to PTI was unwarranted and may have infringed upon the rights of affected women. He underscored the government’s right to contest the interpretation and amendment of the Constitution, promising a robust legal challenge in the Supreme Court.
Tarar also announced an upcoming reference under Article 6 of the Constitution against former president Arif Alvi, former prime minister Imran Khan, and former deputy speaker Qasim Suri, alleging illegal dissolution of the National Assembly during their tenure.
