A Pakistani court has overturned an earlier decision stripping candidates affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of their electoral symbol, the “bat.” The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had previously ruled PTI could not use the symbol due to irregularities in its internal party elections. This ruling threatened to severely hamper PTI’s ability to campaign effectively, as many voters in Pakistan identify parties by their symbols, particularly those with lower literacy rates. The court’s reversal allows PTI candidates to contest the upcoming February 8th elections under the familiar bat symbol. Supporters celebrated the decision, viewing it as a significant victory for the party led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The ECP has not yet commented on whether it will appeal the court’s decision. This development significantly alters the electoral landscape and boosts PTI’s chances in the upcoming polls.