The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday disqualified PTI chief Imran Khan in the Toshakhana reference under Article 63(1)(p) for making “false statements and incorrect declaration”, triggering protests in various cities.
Key developments
Ruling govt says Imran committed “offence of corrupt practices”
Protests reported from Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Karachi as PTI leaders urge people to pour into the streets
Imran says disqualification aimed at barring him from leading Haqeeqi Azadi movement
Fawad Chaudhry says it’s a “slap on the face of 220m people”
Imran’s lawyer Gohar Khan says ruling will be challenged in IHC “right now”
The verdict against the PTI chief comes as a big blow to the party which a few days ago won big in by-polls across the country, following up on its resounding victory in the July by-elections in Punjab — both seen as indicators of public support for the ousted former premier… Source; Dawn.com
Sunday, May 3, 2026
