Protests to be staged across Pakistan, globally
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has called on his supporters to march to Islamabad on November 24, his lawyer and sister said on Wednesday.
Talking to reporters in Rawalpindi, lawyer Faisal Chaudhry said: “Imran Khan says this is the final call for a [anti-government] protest. The PTI founder has stressed that the party’s entire leadership will be part of the march.”
The protest will not only take place in Islamabad, but throughout Pakistan and across the world where Imran’s supporters are present, Chaudhry said.
The lawyer said that the party founder had also formed a committee for the march and asked not to reveal the names of those who are part of it as Imran fears they’ll be arrested.
All party leaders are aware of their responsibilities, the lawyer said, adding that the committee would have the authority to call off the protest — ensuring that no single person calls the shots.
The lawyer further added that KP CM Gandpur would also lead a convoy from the province on the PTI founder’s directions.
Aleema, Imran’s sister, informed reporters in Rawalpindi that the PTI founder has called for a nationwide protest. The PTI founder has urged supporters to come out for the protest in Islamabad, she said.
“He also told Pakistanis to decide whether they wanted to live under martial law or enjoy freedom,” she said.
Imran, she said, has asked them to come out on the streets and demand their rights, judicial protection, rule of law, and the return of the party’s “stolen mandate”.
Now, she said, Imran is calling on the nation, farmers, lawyers, civil society, overseas Pakistanis, and students to rise for their future.
Meanwhile, KP CM Gandapur spoke to reporters in Peshawar, affirming that all preparations for the protest are complete. “There is no turning back this time.” Gandapur emphasised that the protest will continue until all demands are fully met.
