Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Imran Khan's PTI for Reserved Seats

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that Imran Khan's PTI party is eligible for over 20 reserved seats in Parliament, a major legal win for the jailed former prime minister. The decision overturns previous judgments by the Election Commission and Peshawar High Court, challenging Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s coalition.

In a defining moment for Pakistan's political landscape, the Supreme Court on Friday declared Imran Khan's PTI party eligible for more than 20 reserved seats for women and minorities in Parliament. This verdict marks a significant legal victory for the jailed former prime minister.

The decision overturns earlier judgments by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Peshawar High Court, which had denied PTI the reserved seats due to a lack of election symbols. This ruling is seen as a major setback for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's coalition government.

Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa led a 13-member bench that reached the decision, which could dramatically shift the balance of power in Pakistan’s National Assembly, affecting future legislative actions.