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PTI ban: PM summons cabinet meeting tomorrow
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- Web Desk
- Jul 22, 2024
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has called a federal cabinet meeting for tomorrow to discuss the potential ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
According to details, the federal cabinet meeting will focus on discussing the current political situation in the country.
One of the key issues on the cabinet meeting agenda is the potential approval of a ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Additionally, the cabinet is expected to approve proceedings under Article 6 against former president of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, PTI founder Imran Khan, and former NA deputy speaker Qasim Suri, sources reveal.
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Recently, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar announced in a press conference that the federal government plans to impose a ban on PTI.
He stated that legal action under Constitution’s Article 6 would be pursued against former President Arif Alvi, PTI founder Imran Khan, and Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri.
Tarar added that the cabinet’s approval would lead to a reference being sent to the Supreme Court.
Measures such as blocking their passports and identity cards and passing a parliamentary resolution will also be considered, with actions being carried out within the bounds of the constitution and law.