Federal Cabinet Postpones PTI Ban and Article 6 Cases

ISLAMABAD, July 24: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, is currently in session, addressing a comprehensive 6-point agenda. Among the key issues discussed were the potential ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and the imposition of Article 6 against former President Arif Alvi, PTI founder Imran Khan, and Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri.
Despite these pressing matters, the cabinet decided to defer the decisions on the PTI ban and Article 6 cases. According to sources, the government plans to consult with the Pakistan People's Party and allied parties before bringing the issue back to the cabinet table.
In addition, the cabinet is reviewing a proposal for visa-free entry for foreign investors and the establishment of special courts under the SECP Act. Other significant topics on the agenda include the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and Denmark, the appointment of the chairman of the Abandoned Estate Board, and an increase in the number of members of the Privatization Commission.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar recently confirmed that the federal government is contemplating a ban on PTI. He also emphasized that an Article 6 case should be initiated against Arif Alvi, Imran Khan, and Qasim Suri. The reference against these individuals will be forwarded to the Supreme Court following the cabinet's approval. Additionally, passports and identity cards of the implicated persons are to be blocked, and a parliamentary resolution will be sought to ensure the process adheres to constitutional and legal frameworks.
The cabinet's deliberations continue as the government navigates these significant political and economic decisions.
The cabinet's decisions, particularly on the ban and Article 6 proceedings, await further input from allied parties before final resolutions are made.