Islamabad [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister of Pakistan, said on Tuesday that the decision to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will be made following talks with affiliated political parties, according to ARY News.
Speaking to the media, Ishaq Dar underlined that the PTI government’s subsequent economic mishandling and the 2018 election theft are what led to the present inflation rather than the current administration.
He said that in addition to trying to revive the nation’s economy and lower inflation, the coalition administration managed to escape going bankrupt. Dar was upbeat about the economy’s prospects and the impending decline in inflation.
Dar further added that the Election Commission possesses proof that the PTI receives funding from outside sources.

He emphasized the need to abide by the law and the constitution and said that any decisions about the recent remarks made by Federal Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar would be reviewed with allies first, according to ARY News.
Along with emphasizing that the law and constitution must be respected and that appropriate sanctions must be meted out, he also highlighted that PTI had previously participated in talks to resolve difficulties.
The Pakistani government’s decision to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf drew flak from political parties all across the spectrum, with several leaders slamming the move and saying it is undemocratic and will have far-fetched implications.
The PTI said in a press conference that the move is the result of “embarrassment” faced by the ruling party after the Supreme Court decision that granted reserved seats to PTI.
They vowed that they had fought and would continue to battle the elements “hell-bent on plunging the country into the quagmire of destruction and anarchy” by giving their wish the status of the law. (ANI)

Senior PML-N leader opposes federal govt’s move to consider ban on Imran Khan’s party

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): A senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) expressed opposition to the government’s plan to outlaw Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday, emphasizing that outlawing political parties is not a way to solve any issues, reported ARY News.
At a press conference, Javed Latif asserted that “local political parties” support the nation and state and argued that people who pose a threat to the state shouldn’t be classified as national political organisations.
He emphasized the need to identify the parties advancing national development and to reveal the covert forces undermining the government.
Latif criticized the judicial murder of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who fortified Pakistan’s defence. He voiced his fears over PTI’s possible ban, pointing out that the party’s founder had previously outlawed a party with no public outcry.
He compared the current state of affairs in Pakistan to Kenya and issued a warning that weakening national political parties threatens democracy.

Latif questioned whether any national party or leader could be accountable for such acts and denounced the celebration of individuals who have made no contributions for more than four years.
He also slammed the May 9 incident.
To address contemporary concerns, Latif proposed holding a roundtable discussion with institutions and political leaders, according to ARY News. He emphasized that Pakistan cannot afford to take moves designed to please particular interests and urged that those accountable for the May 9 tragedy be brought to justice in accordance with the law.
It is important to note that the government has decided to outlaw PTI, as announced by Ata Tarar, the federal minister of communication.
Speaking at a contentious press conference, Ata Tarar asserted that the federal government is authorized by Article 17 of the Constitution to prohibit a political party.
Citing the PTI’s involvement in foreign funding, the May 9 riots, its role in the resettlement of terrorists in Pakistan, the cypher episode, and the resolution passed in the US, he said there is credible evidence to warrant a ban on the party. (ANI)