The Constitution does not state anywhere that if the symbol is withdrawn, we are no longer a party. The Election Commission misinterpreted the Court’sreme Court’s decision and Election Act; this Commission’s malintent: PTI Central Leader Senator Humayun Mohmand.
Furthermore, Humayun Mohmand highlighted the broader implications of such decisions on the democratic process. Not recognizing PTI as a political party due to the withdrawal of their symbol sets an alarming trendelections’e elections’ fairness and integrity. This step should be rescinded to adhere to constitutional principles and fair interpretation of law.
He also touched upon the phone tapping issue, linking it to the broader theme of government overreach and infringement on individual rights. Mohmand criticized the recent Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO), which ostensibly bypassed established legal phone-tapping protocols. According to him, this SRO allows unauthorized and arbitrary tapping of phones, which violates the law. He notes that only officers above level twenty can request permission to tap phones from a competent court. This means there has to be a process that was legally and fairly authorized before a grade 20 or above officer could start any telephone conversation. The new SRO, however, grants sweeping powers that could lead to potential violations of privacy and civil liberties if misapplied.
In his critique, Mohmand also reflected on the actions of the PTI founder, noting that he is a person. Who learns from his mistakes and is not one to repeat the same errors. According to Mohmand, this characteristic sets a positive example for the party and its supporters, reinforcing a commitment to growth and improvement.
On the other hand, PML-N leader Bilal Kayani’s government’s position on phone tapping says that it is an “LD law. Many countries, such as the USA and the UK, practice it. He stated that according to present laws, phone tapping is legal. When carried out by authorized agencies and officers above grade 18 with appropriate permissions. Therefore, the Kayani contend that the government’s SRO clarifies and bolsters. The existing legal framework of phone tapping within national security requirements.
Conversely, serious PTI—Election Commission tensions emerged from this debate. A broader concern is the overreach of government and protection of civil liberty, Mohmand’s sun. Mohmand’s comments call for fairness, transparency, and adherence to constitutional principles. Highlighting the need for some measures given national security.
