Staff Reporter
Peshawar
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday ordered the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government not to close the highway or any other route that could hinder the anti-government Azadi March (AM).
The learned court, however, also directed ‘Azadi March’ participants to ‘remain calm’ and operate within the ambit of the law and constitution.
A two-member judge bench presided by PHC Chief Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth and Justice Ahmed Ali heard the petition against the provincial government blocking roads with containers.
Citing reference to the signed agreement between the federal government and the opposition, PHC ordered the Khyber Pakhtunkhwagovernment not to block any road till Attock.
The agreement states that the government would neither create hurdles for the protesters nor block their food supply.
The opposition, in view of the verdicts of the apex court and the Islamabad High Court, would ensure that the basic rights of public were not affected due to their protest.
According to the agreement, the opposition would ensure that the protesters do not leave the designated venue.
Besides, they would also be responsible for their internal security.
