Islamabad(Mudassar Iqbal);The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have begun consultations regarding a potential ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and actions under Article 6 against Imran Khan, Arif Alvi, and Qasim Suri,
The PPP has urged the government to consider the future implications of such decisions carefully and emphasized the need for thorough consultation and consensus before any public announcements ¹.
Legal Aspects:
The Law Minister and Attorney General highlighted the legal aspects of banning PTI, while the PPP’s legal team expressed reservations about potential future repercussions ¹.
Meeting Details: The meeting lasted approximately one and a half hours, attended by key government and party figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, and Attorney General Mansoor Awan ¹.
Ongoing Discussions: The discussions are ongoing, with both major parties aiming to navigate legal and political complexities while maintaining unity among coalition partners ¹.
PPP’s Internal Discussion: The PPP will discuss the government’s decision internally, emphasizing the importance of party consultation and consensus ².
Government’s Decision: The government has decided to file a case in the Supreme Court to impose the ban on PTI, citing clear evidence and the Constitution’s provision allowing the government to prohibit parties involved in anti-state activities,
However, the PPP’s legal team expressed reservations about the potential future repercussions of these decisions. They emphasized the need for thorough consultation and consensus before any public announcements.
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The PPP delegation insisted that the PML-N must take the PPP into confidence before making any critical decisions. They stressed the importance of party consultation and consensus, cautioning against unilateral decisions by the government.
Both parties expressed mutual concern over PTI’s recent conduct. The meeting, which lasted approximately one and a half hours, was attended by key government and party figures including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Ahad Cheema, Irfan Qadir, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar, Farooq H. Naik, Senator Sherry Rehman, and Attorney General Mansoor Awan.
The discussions are ongoing, with both major parties aiming to navigate the legal and political complexities of the situation while maintaining unity among the coalition partners.
