Key Updates:
- Attar Tarar reveals government’s plan to ban PTI
- PPP files review petition against PTI’s reserved seats order
- Coalition partners react strongly to Imran Khan’s statement
In a recent turn of events, the government signals a potential ban on the opposition party PTI following Imran Khan’s controversial remarks. The PTI founder’s statement about a protest outside the GHQ has stirred up a storm, leading to intensified efforts to excommunicate the party.
Information Minister Atta Tarar declared the Centre’s decision to ban PTI while waiting for broader consensus among ruling allies. Additionally, the PPP has filed a review petition challenging the verdict granting reserved seats to PTI.
As coalition partners lash out at Imran Khan’s statement, the political landscape in Pakistan faces a tumultuous shift. The PPP’s unexpected move to challenge the PTI’s legal stance hints at escalated tensions within the ruling coalition.
Despite uncertainties surrounding the outcome, the political arena remains abuzz with fervor, marking a crucial juncture in Pakistan’s governance and democracy.
Published in Dawn, July 24th, 2024