The Pakistan government announced plans to ban former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, citing its involvement in anti-state activities. This decision comes as Khan, 71, is currently imprisoned at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, facing multiple legal cases.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar revealed the government's intentions to impose restrictions on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf , claiming that the party has engaged in actions against the state. "We have clear evidence to proceed with banning the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf," Tarar stated.

The announcement follows recent legal reliefs granted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf by the Supreme Court, including the reserved seats case and Khan's illegal marriage case. Tarar pointed to various incidents, such as the foreign funding case, the May 9 riots, and the cipher episode, as grounds for the ban. He also referenced a resolution passed in the US, arguing that these instances provide credible evidence for the party's prohibition.

Tarar accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of endangering Pakistan's diplomatic relations for political gains. "You tried to damage the country’s diplomatic relations for the sake of your political interests and went on to get a resolution passed against Pakistan in the US," he said.

Additionally, the government plans to submit a review petition to the Supreme Court against its recent verdict that declared PTI eligible for reserved seats for women and minorities.

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