Pakistan government aims to ban Imran Khan's party PTI

The Guardian July 15, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Pakistan's government aims to ban former PM Imran Khan's party, PTI, following a supreme court ruling that made it the largest in parliament. The move includes pressing treason charges against Khan. Despite crackdowns, PTI garnered millions of votes in recent elections amid allegations of rigging. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan deems the ban unconstitutional. Khan's convictions have been suspended, including for illegal marriage.


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