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PhotoNews Pakistan > Blog > PTI Constitutional Challenge: Understand Articles 6 and 17 of Pakistan’s Constitution
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PTI Constitutional Challenge: Understand Articles 6 and 17 of Pakistan’s Constitution

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By Web Desk Published July 16, 2024 3 Min Read
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In Pakistan, the federal government’s consideration of actions against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) under Article 17, coupled with potential prosecution under Article 6 of the constitution, has elicited international interest.

Understanding the specifics of these articles is crucial to fully comprehending their implications. Article 6 targets acts of high treason, including any efforts to subvert or suspend the Constitution through force or other unconstitutional means.

Implications of Article 6

Specifically, Article 6 defines acts such as abrogating, subverting, suspending, or holding the constitution in abeyance through force or unconstitutional means as high treason. It also covers assisting or conspiring in such actions. According to its provisions, only the federal government can file serious treason charges, and the penalties for such charges can include death or life imprisonment.

On the other hand, Article 17 focuses on safeguarding the nation’s integrity, stipulating the conditions under which political parties may operate and the grounds for their potential disbandment if they threaten national security. These legal frameworks are pivotal in the government’s strategy to address concerns related to national stability and the lawful functioning of political entities.

Implications of Article 17

Article 17 not only allows the formation of political parties but also imposes certain conditions for exercising this right. Clause 2 of this article specifies that the federal cabinet can ban a political party if it identifies it as foreign-funded or a threat to national security. After the government issues a declaration, it must file a reference to the Supreme Court within fifteen days, and the Court’s ruling on this reference is final. If the Court validates the government’s reference, it will declare the political party illegal, and the legislative memberships of its representatives will be immediately suspended.

Recently, the government decided to seek a ban against the PTI, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and plans to file the required reference with the Supreme Court. Federal Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, also declared the government’s plan to start a treason case under Article 6 against Imran Khan, former President Arif Alvi, and former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Qasim Suri.

Additionally, on July 12, the Supreme Court recognized PTI as a parliamentary party and decided that it should allocate seats reserved for women and minorities. Following this decision, the government petitioned to reconsider the ruling.

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