Senior journalist Ansar Abbasi suggests that due to the changing politicallandscape, it is possible that in the 2024 general elections, two of thecountry’s most prominent politicians, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif, may notbe eligible to participate. In a report for Jang News, Ansar Abbasipresents his analysis, stating that both of these figures are either unfitfor contesting elections or holding public office.
While discussions about Imran Khan have primarily revolved around minus-onescenarios recently, it is speculated that Nawaz Sharif may successfullyclear allegations to participate in future elections.
The PML-N still holds this belief, but the latest developments in theSupreme Court’s Practice and Procedure Act have reduced the possibilitiesof clearing Nawaz Sharif’s allegations.
The PML-N’s opinion is that amending the Election Act will benefit NawazSharif and eliminate the need to seek redress from the Supreme Court, asthey have already served their five-year disqualification period. However,legal experts argue that without constitutional amendments or Supreme Courtdecisions, Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification can be revised within the legalframework.
Imran Khan has been sentenced to three years in jail in the Toshakhanacase, although the execution of his sentence has been delayed. Due to thissentence, he is ineligible to participate in elections for five years.
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed an appeal against Imran Khan’ssentence in the Islamabad High Court, but appeals against such sentencesare generally not expedited. Additionally, Imran Khan is currently in jailas part of the Cipher case. He and Shah Mahmood Qureshi are expected to beformally charged in the case next week. The conclusion of this case is alsoexpected in a few months.
In addition to these cases, more serious and complex cases are beingprepared against the PTI chairman.