Former human rights minister Shireen Mazari has said that the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the ECP’s decision to revoke the PTI’s electoral symbol was “never just about only denying a party symbol but it also meant denial of reserved women and minority seats”.

“Over the years we have added to the English language by redefining so many concepts, including [the] concept of ‘fair & free’ & ‘level playing field’!” she remarked in a post on X.