Pakistan Supreme Court Grants Over 20 Reserved Seats to Imran Khan's PTI on July 12, 2024

Jul 12, 2024, 09:02 AM

In a landmark decision on July 12, 2024, Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, granting it over 20 reserved seats in the national legislature. This ruling overturns the previous verdict by the Peshawar High Court and significantly strengthens PTI's position, making it the single largest party in Pakistan's parliament. The decision also undermines the incumbent coalition government's ability to pass reforms, as PTI now holds a substantial number of seats reserved for women and minorities. The ruling, delivered by 8 judges, is seen as a major legal victory for PTI and increases pressure on the current government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.