According to recent reports, Imran Khan’s political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) may face legal action to ban the party. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has hinted that the legal team of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is investigating the matter with several revelations, which could result in a case against the party. However, the official clarified that it is ultimately up to the courts to officially ban a political party. The Punjab Police, along with other agencies, conducted an operation in a ‘no-go area’ in Lahore, where an alleged political leader had created an ‘atmosphere of fear’. Several weapons were recovered from Zaman Park and Imran Khan’s house. Legal action against Imran Khan began early last year after he was removed from office following a parliamentary vote. His supporters are protesting across the country, calling for mid-term elections. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has rejected Khan’s demands, stating that elections will be held later this year. The country is currently facing an economic crisis and is awaiting a US$1.1 billion bailout package from the IMF.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has hinted at initiating legal action to ban Imran Khan’s political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on Saturday, Rana stated that the legal team of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is investigating the matter and several revelations have emerged that could result in a case against the party. However, he clarified that it is ultimately up to the courts to officially ban a political party.
The Punjab Police, along with other agencies, conducted an operation in a ‘no-go area’ in Lahore, where an alleged political leader had created an ‘atmosphere of fear.’ The police faced resistance during the execution of court orders, due to which the presence of a possible terrorist organization was reported. 65 people were arrested outside the former prime minister’s residence, most of whom do not belong to Punjab and their role is dubious.
Guns, petrol bomb making equipment, slingshots, and other weapons were recovered from Zaman Park. Earlier on Saturday, Punjab Police conducted a surprise search at Imran’s residence and arrested several party workers when they appeared before a local court in Islamabad.
Former Punjab Chief Minister and President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chaudhry Parvez Elahi described the police raid in Zaman Park as a clear violation of the orders of the Lahore High Court. According to a report, the PTI leadership has strongly condemned the ‘state-sponsored terrorism’ launched at the residence of party president Imran Khan, which they termed as a ‘London plan’ to eliminate Imran.
Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. Usman Anwar said during a press conference that weapons were recovered from Imran’s house during the search operation. He stated that “we have recovered weapons from Imran Khan’s house. There are other weapons out there. It was being given the impression that it was a restricted area, but we have cleared it.”
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that the legal team is thinking legally to ban PTI. PTI leadership has condemned the state-sponsored terrorism launched at Imran Khan’s residence. 65 people have been arrested from outside Imran Khan’s residence. Several weapons were recovered from Zaman Park and Imran Khan’s house.
According to recent reports, some bunkers and bullet proof devices have been discovered in Zaman Park, and all illegal encroachments have been removed. Legal action against Imran Khan began early last year after he was removed from office following a parliamentary vote. Amidst calls for mid-term elections, supporters of Khan are protesting across the country, but Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has rejected the demands. The country is currently facing an economic crisis and is awaiting a US$1.1 billion bailout package from the IMF.
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