Lahore, December 9, 2025 – The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday adopted a strongly-worded resolution demanding a countrywide ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its incarcerated founder Imran Khan for what it described as “anti-state activities” and acting as “a tool of the enemy state.”
The non-binding resolution, moved by PML-N MPA Tahir Pervaiz, was approved by treasury members through a voice vote amid a boycott of the session by PTI lawmakers. Although the text deliberately avoided naming Imran Khan or PTI directly, its intent was unmistakable.
The resolution states that action should be taken against those who make anti-state statements, spread unrest, or act as tools of a hostile enemy country
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Key Highlights
- Resolution praises armed forces for “safeguarding Pakistan against an enemy five times larger” and calls them vital for national integrity
- Demands ban on “the political party and its founder” accused of spreading chaos and making statements against the country
- Calls for legal action and “appropriate punishment” against any leader — political or non-political — found working against state interests
- Session boycotted by PTI members; treasury benches passed the resolution unopposed
- Move comes days after ISPR DG Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry termed certain political narratives a “national security threat”
The resolution paid rich tribute to the personnel and leadership of institutions “working round the clock for Pakistan’s stability and security.”
Background to the Resolution
The development follows a charged press conference last week by the military’s spokesperson, after which Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and PML-N leaders intensified criticism of Imran Khan’s past rhetoric against state institutions. PTI leaders rejected the military spokesperson’s remarks as “ridiculous” and insisted their chairman poses no security risk.
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Previous Attempts and Context
In July 2024, the federal cabinet had approved a similar move to ban PTI and initiate Article 6 proceedings against Imran Khan, Dr Arif Alvi, and Qasim Suri, but later backed off. More recently, the government imposed a ban on Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in October under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
While the Punjab Assembly resolution carries no legal weight on its own, political observers see it as a fresh escalation in the ongoing confrontation between the ruling coalition and the opposition party.
The House proceedings continued on other legislative business after the resolution’s adoption.
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