Pakistan Government Moves to Ban Imran Khan's PTI Amid Treason Allegations

The Pakistan government has announced plans to ban Imran Khan's party, PTI, citing charges of illegal foreign funding, riots, and anti-state activities. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar highlighted PTI's alleged actions undermining national sovereignty. PTI responded, calling the move desperate and panicked. Khan faces multiple charges, including treason.

Upping the ante against Imran Khan, the Pakistan government on Monday announced it has decided to ban his party, PTI, on charges including receiving illegal foreign funds, involvement in riots, and alleged anti-state activities that will lead to treason charges against the jailed former prime minister.

Announcing the unexpected move, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, spotlighted the PTI's activities that supposedly weakened the nation's sovereignty and compromised its integrity on the international stage. Tarar stated, 'PTI and Pakistan cannot co-exist,' and emphasized that the matter would be escalated to the Cabinet and Supreme Court.

PTI reacted sharply, terming the move 'a sign of panic,' and criticized the federal government for allegedly fabricating cases without merit. Khan's party is being tried for multiple offenses, including the May 9 riots and involvement in anti-state activities, which the government claims justify the ban.