The ban on the P.T.M., announced just ahead of a planned gathering to protest against rising violence, indicates an ongoing crackdown on dissent by Pakistan's military-backed government.
The Pakistani Interior Ministry cited involvement in activities prejudicial to national security as a reason for banning P.T.M., but provided no further details about these allegations.
Analysts suggest that the military, seen as the guiding force in Pakistan's politics, is widening its efforts to suppress dissent and bolster the legitimacy of the current government.
With escalating violence following the Taliban's resurgence, the government's prevention of P.T.M.'s protests reflects both fear and an attempt to control the narrative surrounding security concerns.
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