The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has suspended the interim order that directed the registration of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as a political party, putting the process on hold until further proceedings. As a result, the earlier decision of the Azad Kashmir High Court issued on June 23 will remain ineffective until the apex court reviews the matter in detail.
Earlier, the Azad Kashmir High Court had instructed the Election Commission to register PTI as a political party, allowing the process to move forward on an interim basis. However, the Supreme Court has now stayed that directive, meaning the Election Commission cannot proceed with PTI’s registration until a final legal decision is reached.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has constituted a full bench to hear the important constitutional matter, highlighting the legal significance of the case. Chief Justice Saeed Akram Raja will lead the bench, which is expected to examine the legal grounds behind the High Court’s order and determine whether it should remain in force.
Furthermore, the court has fixed July 2 for the hearing of the case in Muzaffarabad, where all concerned parties are expected to present their arguments. The proceedings will focus on whether PTI is entitled to interim registration and what legal standards should apply before granting recognition as a political party in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The upcoming hearing is likely to play a key role in deciding the future of PTI’s political status in Azad Kashmir. Until the Supreme Court delivers its ruling, the suspension of the High Court’s order will remain effective, leaving the party’s registration process on hold and making the case one of the most closely watched legal developments in the region.