The Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court has restored the registration of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf after overturning the Election Commission’s decision. The ruling is a major relief for the party and its political activities in the region.
The court directed the Election Commission AJK to immediately reinstate PTI’s registration and restore its election symbol.
The case was heard by a larger bench headed by Chief Justice Sadaqat Hussain Raja. The petition was filed by PTI AJK President and former Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi.
He challenged the Election Commission’s earlier decision that removed PTI’s status as a registered political party in Azad Kashmir.
For several weeks, PTI candidates in the region faced uncertainty. They were unable to submit nomination papers under the party name. The loss of the bat symbol also created confusion among voters and supporters.
Many PTI candidates were considering contesting elections as independent candidates. This would have weakened party coordination and campaign strength across constituencies.
The High Court ruled that the Election Commission’s decision was not legal. The judges stated that it violated basic political and democratic rights of the party.
The court ordered the Election Commission to restore PTI’s registration without delay. It also instructed officials to allow the party to use its bat symbol in upcoming Legislative Assembly elections.
The Election Commission has been directed to issue a formal notification. It must also update the official list of registered political parties.
The restoration is seen as a major political boost for PTI. The bat symbol is widely recognized and plays a key role in voter identification.
Analysts believe the decision strengthens the position of PTI candidates ahead of the elections in Azad Kashmir. It is expected to improve campaign coordination and voter outreach.
Party workers have welcomed the decision and called it a significant relief. The ruling may also influence how future political registration disputes are handled in the region.
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The case is being viewed as an important development in the run-up to the upcoming elections.
