Pakistan's government has announced plans to ban the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of illegally receiving funds from abroad and involvement in nationwide riots following his arrest last year. The decision is expected to deepen the country's political turmoil, which began after Khan's ouster in a no-confidence vote in parliament.
The government has cited 'credible evidence' against Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, accusing it of receiving money from overseas sources, which is prohibited under Pakistani law. The decision to ban the party will be referred to the Supreme Court for approval.
