Sherpao opposes bid to ban PTI

PESHAWAR: Commenting on the reports that the federal government was mulling to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Monday termed this move unconstitutional and undemocratic.

In a statement, he said the country was already passing through a critical phase and was facing political and economic instability, adding that this step would further deepen the crises.“The country cannot afford such adventure at this stage,” he maintained, adding that Pakistan was already facing economic and political instability.

He said the government should tackle the challenges facing the country instead of indulging in confrontation. Aftab Sherpao said that any decision made in haste would backfire and lead to more problems.

The QWP leader said political rivalry should remain confined to the political arena, adding that pushing a certain political party to the wall would have dire consequences.He said the country was facing polarization, advising the government to avoid taking such extreme steps.

Aftab Sherpao said the rulers should focus on taking steps to revive the economy and tackle the worsening law and order.He said that banning a political party would not only destabilize the country but would also compound its economic problems.