Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Pakistani Election Body Disqualifies Nine Lawmakers
In Pakistan, nine politicians from Imran Khan's party were removed from their positions by the election body.
This was because they were found guilty of causing trouble during protests on May 9, 2023, after their leader's arrest.
These politicians, including leaders in the parliament, were given 10-year jail sentences, which means they can't be in parliament.
The Election Commission of Pakistan then made it official, removing them from their positions.
Pakistan's election body disqualified nine lawmakers from Imran Khan's party.
The disqualification follows their conviction in a riot case related to May 9, 2023 protests.
Opposition leaders in both parliamentary chambers were among those disqualified.
The lawmakers received 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentences.
The Election Commission acted on court judgments to disqualify the members.
- Who
- Nine lawmakers of Imran Khan's party, including opposition leaders.
- What
- Pakistan's election body disqualified nine lawmakers.
- When
- Announced on August 5.
- Where
- Pakistan.
- Why
- Following their conviction in a riot case related to protests after Khan's arrest.
Government Stance
PTI Party Stance
Legality and Fairness
Government Stance
The government likely supports the disqualification, viewing it as a necessary legal action.
PTI Party Stance
The party likely opposes the disqualifications, viewing it as a politically motivated action.
- Event
- Lawmakers Disqualification
- Political Party
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
- Number of Disqualified
- Nine
- Reason
- Conviction in riot case
- Sentencing
- 10 years rigorous imprisonment
- Date of Riot
- May 9, 2023