On Monday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur launched scathing criticism against the government, asserting its inability to match Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the political arena.
Gandapur’s remarks came in response to the government’s controversial decision to pursue a ban on PTI, a move he derided as a desperate attempt by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led administration to cling to power.
“The government is evidently afraid of losing its grip on power, hence they are resorting to extreme measures such as trying to ban PTI,” Gandapur quipped, highlighting what he perceives as the ruling party’s fear-induced tactics.
Gandapur defended PTI’s actions regarding reserved seats, asserting their alignment with constitutional provisions. He pointed out that despite the government’s efforts to thwart PTI, consequences were inevitable, hinting at potential repercussions for the ruling coalition.
Earlier the same day, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar disclosed the government’s intention to file a petition in the Supreme Court seeking PTI’s ban. Tarar cited rampant manipulation within the country and argued that PTI’s presence impedes national progress.
“Given the evidence at hand, the government is determined to pursue a ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf,” Tarar asserted during a press conference, underlining the federal government’s decision and the anticipated legal action.
The statements from both Gandapur and Tarar underscore a deepening political confrontation in Pakistan, where PTI and the incumbent government clash over governance, constitutional interpretation, and the future political landscape.
As tensions escalate, the outcome of this legal and political maneuvering could significantly influence Pakistan’s political stability and democratic processes moving forward.
