The government also decides to file references against Imran Khan and Dr. Arif Alvi.
ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-July 15th, 2024) In an intensifying move against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Federal government has decided to ban the former ruling party.
“Pakistan and PTI cannot coexist,” announced Tarar during a press conference in Islamabad on Monday.
The government also declared its intention to file treason charges under Article 6 against PTI founder Imran Khan and former president Arif Alvi. The Minister mentioned that the federal government would approach the apex court to seek a ban on the party.
This decision follows the indictment of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in connection with the May 9 riots and the arrest of Imran Khan for incidents occurring on that date.
The Minister referenced the period when the then-government dissolved the assemblies during the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan, stating that the ruling alliance would also submit a reference against the former prime minister, former president Arif Alvi, and former National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri.
Tarar indicated that these measures were in response to the former ruling party’s alleged involvement in the events of May 9 and efforts by PTI leaders to undermine Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
He added that this reference, under Article 6, would be sent to the Supreme Court after receiving cabinet approval.
