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Pakistan's Supreme Court Grants PTI Major Legal Victory on Reserved Seats

Imran Khan's party to gain over 20 seats in national and provincial assemblies, altering parliamentary dynamics.

  • The Supreme Court ruled PTI eligible for reserved seats previously denied by the Election Commission.
  • PTI's seat count in the National Assembly will increase from 86 to over 109.
  • The ruling impacts the legislative power balance but doesn't threaten the ruling coalition's simple majority.
  • PTI candidates had to run as independents due to earlier electoral commission decisions.
  • The decision is seen as a significant political win for PTI, currently led by imprisoned former PM Imran Khan.
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