Pakistan's 'triple crises' to deepen if Imran is disqualified, warns Khalilzad.

ISLAMABAD -- Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US special envoy on Afghanistan, has once again expressed concerns over reports that PML-N-led coalition government is mulling tough actions against Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

In a series of tweets on Wednesday, the former US envoy warned that any move to disqualify former PM Imran from contesting election or outlaw his party will further aggravate the 'triple crises' that the country is facing.

'There are indications that Pakistan's parliament, which is controlled by the governing coalition, might well ask the Supreme Court to disqualify Imran Khan from running for election and even prohibit PTI in the next few days,' he wrote on his Twitter handle.

Khalilzad said the PML-N-led government appeared to have decided to set up Imran Khan as 'Enemy No 1 of the State'.

'Such steps will only deepen Pakistan's triple crises: political, economic, and security. Already, some countries have suspended planned investments,' he added.

Despite Pakistan completing all prior actions set by the global lender for bailout package, the former US diplomat said the IMF support 'remains doubtful'.

If...