‘Dharna’ on the playing cards, says PTI chief as Islamabad protest looms

PTI supporters wave party flags as they take part in a rally in Karachi on April 10, 2022. — AFP
PTI supporters wave social gathering flags as they participate in a rally in Karachi on April 10, 2022. — AFP
  • Structure permits each citizen to protest, says Iqbal.
  • Karachi, Balochistan staff to protest of their areas.
  • PPP’s Marri slams renewed name for speading “chaos”.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Waleed Iqbal has mentioned that his social gathering’s march in direction of Islamabad may flip right into a sit-in however asserted that it will stay peaceable.

“The Islamabad march can flip right into a dharna [sit-in]. Nevertheless, our protest will stay peaceable and with out arms,” the social gathering chief mentioned whereas talking on Geo Information’ programme “Geo Pakistan”.

The federal authorities has warned of strict motion towards the PTI if its members flip violent on November 24, the date of the protest, because the authorities had alleged that that they had arms of their earlier protests.

Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah had additionally cautioned the social gathering that its “do-or-die” protest may result in a crackdown on the PTI whereas Pakistan Peoples Celebration’s (PPP) Shazia Marri, whose social gathering is part of the coalition, condemned the “name to unfold chaos”.

Iqbal, on the present, confused that the Structure permits each citizen to protest, sans arms — echoing the social gathering’s long-standing stance, which has repeatedly resorted to holding demonstrations.

This time, PTI founder Imran Khan has listed down 4 calls for for the federal government — revoke the twenty sixth Constitutional Modification, restore democracy and the Structure, returning the general public’s mandate, and launch all “harmless political” prisoners.

Regardless of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif saying that the doorways for negotiations haven’t but closed, PTI Secretary Info Sheikh Waqas Akram has dominated out holding talks with the federal government or the institution.

Detailing the social gathering’s plans for the protest, Iqbal mentioned that PTI staff in Balochistan and Karachi will maintain demonstrations of their respective areas.

PPP’s Marri, in an announcement, strongly condemned the “renewed name to unfold chaos within the nation”, emphasising that Pakistan wants stability and unity, not division and unrest.

She criticised the PTI, stating that throwing petrol bombs and setting autos on hearth below the guise of peaceable protests has “grow to be their norm”.

She additional accused the social gathering of counting on U-turns, lies, baseless accusations, riots, and armed marches as a part of their routine behaviour.

In a presser on Saturday, Minister for Info and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar known as upon courts to expedite choices relating to the Might 9 incidents.

He additionally offered alleged proof implicating senior PTI leaders in orchestrating assaults on delicate installations and memorials of nationwide martyrs.

“The proof is plain, and it’s now as much as the courts to make sure swift justice,” he said, simply days forward of the anticipated protest.