The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) expressed on Tuesday caution regarding the federal government's decision to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Expressing his thoughts, PML-Q spokesperson Mustafa Malik emphasised that the government should avoid rushing into a ban on the PTI. He stated, "The heart of the country is big, and it must show broad ability and the PTI must also reflect on its behaviour, as the country cannot tolerate extremism."
Malik said: "PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain's stance on the issue is clear that the government must substantiate the reasons for the ban on the PTI before the Supreme Court.
Rebuking the PTI, he said, "The PTI as a political party and the opposition had not fulfilled its responsibilities."
Malik warned that escalating confrontations could hinder the path to political and economic stability in the country.
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On the other hand, JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday said that the decision to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reflects "fascism."
Reacting to the government’s decision to ban the PTI, Rehman said: “There is no room for such decisions in democratic societies. There exist both the constitution and courts in this country.”
He took a dig at the government, saying, “Only the political parties with the dictatorial mindset can think this way.”
Meanwhile, JI acting emir Liaquat Baloch condemned the government’s decision during a press conference describing it as a “mockery of the constitution, democracy, and the parliamentary system.”
He criticised the government for what he termed “negative politics,” asserting that a controversial and unrepresentative government has no right to ban any political party.
Baloch emphasised that such undemocratic tactics pose a significant threat to both the constitution and democracy in Pakistan. He warned that the announcement would likely lead to increased instability and negative consequences for the country.
