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Pakistan Moves to Curb 'Anti-State' Rhetoric in Parliament as Security Push Widens and IMF Decision Looms

Officials acted after the military branded PTI’s narrative a security threat, setting up suspensions for disruptive lawmakers.

Overview

  • Acting Senate Chairman Syed Al Khan ruled that members who attack state institutions, harass the chair, use abuse, or display the PTI founder’s images risk suspension, with a formal letter to PTI’s parliamentary leader planned for Monday or Tuesday.
  • PML-N lawmaker Chaudhry Azhar Qayyum called for Article 6 treason proceedings against those advancing an anti-state line, echoing ISPR’s claim that Imran Khan’s rhetoric threatens national security.
  • The IMF Executive Board is scheduled for 8 December to consider a $1.2 billion disbursement to Pakistan, and officials say the required corruption and governance diagnostic report has been submitted.
  • ISPR reported 12 “Indian-sponsored” militants killed in a Qalat operation and the prime minister praised the forces, while Balochistan’s chief minister said roughly 100 fighters surrendered in Dera Bugti.
  • Authorities kept Section 144 in force in North Waziristan from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. for security reasons, and Australia announced financial and travel sanctions on Afghanistan’s chief justice and three ministers over restrictions on women and girls.