Government Moves to Ban PTI, Pursue Legal Action Against Imran Khan
The government of Pakistan has announced its decision to seek a ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, revealing intentions to file a petition before the Supreme Court. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar disclosed this development during a press conference on Monday, emphasizing that coexistence between Pakistan and PTI was no longer feasible for the country's progress.
Tarar pointed to various reasons supporting the government's stance, including the foreign funding case, alleged interference with international agreements, and what he described as anti-Pakistan activities abroad. He asserted that these factors provided compelling grounds for the proposed ban under Article 17 of the Constitution, which empowers the government to take action against political entities deemed...