Pakistan Govt’s Move To Ban Imran Khan’s PTI Party

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The PTI has reacted strongly, urging the government to "not undermine the foundations of Pakistan and cease interfering with the constitution."

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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar made the announcement during a press conference in Islamabad

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He emphasized that Pakistan cannot progress with the PTI’s existence, saying, “Our patience and tolerance are considered as our weaknesses

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The party declared on the X platform, “No true patriot would consider banning the largest and most popular party in Pakistan.”

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The government is also targeting those involved in the May 9 events and PTI leaders' efforts to disrupt Pakistan’s IMF deal.

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Referring to the 2022 assembly dissolution during the no-confidence motion against Khan, Tarar hinted at legal action against Khan, then-President Alvi, and former Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri

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