Pakistan’s Supreme Court recently made a groundbreaking ruling in favor of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s PTI party, granting reserved seats to women and indigenous peoples. This decision overturned a previous ruling by the Peshawar High Court and solidified PTI’s position in the national and provincial assemblies. Earlier setbacks, such as losing their cricket bat symbol and running candidates as independents, did not deter PTI from emerging strongly in recent elections.
The political landscape in Pakistan has been stirred by these events, with PTI now controlling two provinces amidst economic challenges and high inflation. The government’s efforts to stabilize the economy and secure an IMF bailout have taken center stage. The Supreme Court’s decision has shifted the balance of power in parliament in favor of PTI, emphasizing the intricate relationship between judiciary rulings, electoral processes, and party politics in shaping Pakistan’s governance.