PTI Parliamentary Committee Rejects Supreme Court Verdict on Reserved Seats

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary committee has rejected the Supreme Court’s verdict that overturned its July 12, 2024, judgment, reinstating PTI as a parliamentary party and allowing it to secure reserved seats in the legislature.

Following the court's decision, PTI held a meeting in Islamabad to discuss the implications. The meeting focused on analyzing the political landscape and formulating a parliamentary strategy, with some internal tensions observed.

During the meeting, concerns were raised about mistreatment of imprisoned PTI leaders and denial of basic rights. The party reaffirmed support for its chairman and discussed options for negotiations or protests.

A resolution was passed demanding efforts to secure the release of the founding chairman and rejecting the court's decision on reserved seats. Party leaders clarified their stance in a press conference, emphasizing unity and commitment to the founder's leadership.

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn PTI's claim to reserved seats has reallocated nearly 80 seats in national and provincial assemblies, giving the ruling coalition a two-thirds majority in parliament.

It is important to note that the Peshawar High Court had earlier dismissed a challenge to the Election Commission of Pakistan's decision regarding reserved seats.

According to the source: The Express Tribune.