LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: All eyes are on the federal capital as the PTI begins its anti-government long march, which the party’s chairman has called the “largest freedom movement” in Pakistan’s history.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has warned against mob attacks, even though Pakistan’s highest court rejected the government’s request to immediately halt the PTI’s march to the federal capital.
Imran began the protest march with an impassioned speech in which he stated that the ‘Haqeeqi Azadi Long March’ was not intended to oust or form a government, but rather to liberate the country from the thieves who had seized power to have their corruption cases dropped.
This is the PTI leader’s second march towards Islamabad since he was deposed earlier this year by a vote of no confidence.
The political volatility in Pakistan has also contributed to economic unpredictability, with international rating agencies questioning whether the current government can maintain strict economic policies in the face of political pressure and upcoming elections.
The lengthy march began in Lahore at Liberty Chowk and will proceed through Ferozepur Road, Icchra, Azadi Chowk, Mozang, Data Darbar side, and Muridke. It will enter the federal capital after traveling via Kamonki, Gujranwala, Daska, Sumbrial, Lala Musa, Khariyan, Gujjar Khan, and Rawalpindi.
The Punjab Police is on “alert”
Chief Minister of Punjab Chaudhry Pervez Elahi presided over a high-level conference to examine the security situation in light of the PTI’s protracted march in LAHORE.
The prime minister instructed officials present at the conference to continue monitoring the march’s routes with security cameras while providing complete protection for the participants.
“The entire police is on high alert to foil the mischievous schemes of criminals […] Imran Khan has stated that participants in the long march will maintain a calm disposition “the CM referred to.
CM Elahi stated that he was personally monitoring the public order situation in the province and had also asked the appropriate officials to coordinate with relevant institutions to maintain law and order.
ISLAMABAD: The Minister for the Interior, Rana Sanaullah, stated that PTI Chairman Imran Khan attempted to threaten the government and made numerous speeches, but when they failed, he resorted to a long march.
He stated, “Imran Khan desires to threaten [the government and institutions], but he has failed in this area.”
Sanaullah stated that if Khan’s pledges to the Supreme Court are valid, the PTI has the right to hold the long march. Everyone has the right to demonstrate, but the Red Zone is our line in the sand.
Imran Khan will establish the Shaheed Arshad Sharif University of Journalism at 5:01 p.m.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has proposed the establishment of a journalism institution in Punjab in honor of deceased journalist Arshad Sharif, who was killed in Kenya last week in a “case of mistaken identity.”
The PTI’s march was devoted to Sharif.
PTI finally begins its long march to Islamabad at 4:26 p.m.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) began its long march toward Islamabad after the completion of its leader’s address.
Before the competition began, Senator Faisal Javed also administered an oath to the participants.
At Lahore’s Liberty Chowk, former prime minister Imran Khan is addressing a “tsunami” of PTI supporters as they prepare to launch the party’s “historic” long march.
Imran began the protest march with an impassioned speech in which he stated that the ‘Haqeeqi Azadi Long March’ was not intended to overthrow or build a government, but rather to liberate the country from the crooks who had grabbed power to get their corruption suits dropped.
He swore they would never enter the Red Zone.
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that the nation has rejected the “bloody march” and refused to be servile to a “foreign-funded” agitator.
Her message was a reaction to PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry’s plea for Lahore to support Imran Khan’s long march.
Asad Umar, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced his party’s “Charter of Demands” before their long march on Friday, stating that they were not out to dominate anyone but rather to demand what was rightly theirs.
“We did not leave to conquer anyone. We have no interest in reinstating the PTI government or Imran Khan as prime minister. Umar stated during a press conference, “We demand urgent free and fair elections so that the country can emerge from its economic, social, and political crises.”
The Constitution permits public rallies to be held 365 days a year.
Fawad Chaudhry, accompanied by Asad Umar, criticized the country’s judiciary at a news conference.
Chaudhry stated, about the top justice of Pakistan, that Arshad Sharif had requested your attention. “Had you heeded the notification, Arshad Sharif would be alive today,” he remarked, urging the judiciary to uphold the Constitution and defend the public’s rights.
This Haqeeqi Azadi March is dedicated to journalists like Arshad Sharif who have endured torture over the past six months, he stated.
Sohail Imran, a correspondent for Geo News, claimed that PTI workers continued to arrive at Liberty Chowk, but no party leaders were visible.
Before the gathering begins, the leader of the party, Imran Khan, is slated to give a speech.
A significant number of security forces are stationed in the Gulberg neighborhood and its environs in Lahore.
Khurram Sohail Khan Laghari, a member of the Punjab Assembly for the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, announced his departure from the party a day after the DGS ISI and ISPR held a joint press conference.
Laghari asserted that an additional five MPAs have chosen to leave the PTI.
The MPA stated that we were shown “something else,” but that “something else” was seen practically.
Laghari stated, “It is possible that we would also resign from the legislature.” In the next three to four days, they are likely to resign from the Punjab Assembly, he added.
Lahari voiced his worries about the Punjab Assembly cabinet, stating that they should be aware of the criterion for selecting ministers.
In the 2018 general election, Laghari ran as an independent candidate. He then joined the PTI following the 2018 elections.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan declared that Islamabad will not be attacked by a mob.
Sanaullah, speaking to the media in front of the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court, stated, “Where will democracy and the state go if mob culture develops?” He noted that the Supreme Court has decided on protracted marches and sit-ins.
10:40 am: Leave your houses, join Imran Khan for your children’s future: Fawad
For the sake of their children’s future, PTI Leader Fawad Chaudhry urged Lahore to leave their houses and march beside PTI Chairman Imran Khan.
Leave your house if you wish to reform the system in Pakistan. Fawad published a tweet.
Ali Muhammad Khan of the PTI stated before the march that it will be peaceful. “Regardless of the threats, we will keep our political movement peaceful,” he stated in a video message.
