The famous cricket bat electoral symbol of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party has been restored by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) in Pakistan, just weeks before the country gears up for general elections scheduled for February 8. This comes after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had stripped the PTI of its symbol last month, alleging that the party had violated the country's constitution and election laws during its internal organizational elections. The PHC, in its decision, held that the ECP's order was "illegal and without any lawful authority." The PTI had appealed the case in the PHC after the ECP removed their electoral symbol. The court issued a provisional order in favor of the PTI, which was later appealed by the ECP and overturned. Despite continued legal challenges, the PTI remained steadfast in its battle to reinstate its symbol and withdrew the appeal from the Supreme Court after expressing faith in getting a favorable result from the two-member bench of the PHC, which happened hours later. The decision by the court has given the PTI a major boost as it continues to face challenges ahead of the upcoming general elections. Ali Zafar, a senior leader of the PTI, hailed the decision as a testament to the party's "pursuit for justice and truth" and said that no one could stop the party from winning the elections. Zafar further added that the party was prepared to battle it out in the courts and expressed confidence in the country's constitution, laws, and the superior courts. The court's decision has been praised by observers, who have emphasized the importance of ensuring that no party is deprived of its election symbol, especially just before the general elections, which could raise questions about the upcoming election's legitimacy. The PTI's legal struggle against the ECP has been seen by many as an attempt to keep the party out of the polling race, perhaps due to its popularity. The victory for the PTI comes at a crucial time as the country's political landscape continues to evolve. Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and leader of the PTI, is facing multiple legal challenges, including corruption charges, targeting military installations, and revealing state secrets, among others. Another former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, has also returned to Pakistan after years in exile and is seen as the military's favorite in the upcoming elections. Despite these challenges, the Peshawar High Court's decision to reinstate the PTI's cricket bat symbol has given the party renewed hope and determination as it prepares for the upcoming general elections in Pakistan.