On Wednesday, Latif Khosa, a senior lawyer and member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced that the party is prepared to challenge the delimitations in high courts across the country. Khosa, who recently joined PTI, asserted that the federal government lacks the authority to ban a political party.
Highlighting the challenges faced by PTI candidates in obtaining and filing nomination papers, Khosa mentioned that if anyone within the party is arrested, they are determined to contest elections even from jail.
He stated that the PTI intends to contest the delimitations in high courts nationwide, with the provincial government and the Election Commission of Pakistan being included as parties in the legal action.
Accusing Nawaz Sharif of manipulating the electoral process, Khosa claimed that Sharif seeks to control the timing of “RO elections” and doesn’t want any contenders against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN).
Khosa affirmed that Imran Khan, the leader of PTI, will participate in the elections, challenging anyone who thinks they can prevent him from doing so.
Imran Khan To Contest Elections From Multiple Constituencies Despite Incarceration
Meanwhile, Imran Khan, the imprisoned founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is set to participate in the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, according to an announcement by his party.
PTI Senator Ali Zafar, speaking outside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, stated that Imran Khan will run in at least three constituencies. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is expected to deliver its verdict on the Toshakhana case soon, following the election schedule announcement.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was disqualified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for five years due to corrupt practices revealed in the Toshakhana case verdict on August 8, under Section 167 of the Elections Act, 2017.
Senator Ali Zafar expressed optimism about the IHC’s judgment on the Toshakhana case and highlighted PTI’s appeal for the suspension of Imran Khan’s conviction.
