ISLAMABAD – The administration of the federal capital on Saturday turned down the request of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for peaceful protests against alleged rigging in the general elections.
The administration said that Section 144 had already been enforced in Islamabad, therefore, no party was allowed gatherings, protests and rallies.
The administration said that permission could not be given to any party within high-security zone.
It also warned that citizens should refrain from participating in any political gatherings, otherwise, the police would take strong action against individuals involved in the protests.
“All parties have already been informed through public information platforms regarding the enforcement of Section 144,” said the administration.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had announced nationwide protests against alleged election rigging in the general elections scheduled for February 8.
The PTI leaders including Asad Qaisar said that Imran Khan called for a protest campaign against electoral malpractices.
The announcement of protests was also made by PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat. The PTI also demanded the resignation Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja.
PTI leaders had submitted a formal request to the Islamabad district administration for the protest scheduled for February 17.
PTI had sought permission from the district administration in front of the National Press Club.
اسلام آباد میں آج کا احتجاجی مقام، نیشنل پریس کلب کے سامنے خندقیں کھودی گئیں!!
بس یاد دلانا تھا، جو دوسروں کے لیے گڑھا کھودتا ہے وہ خود گڑھے میں گرتا ہے، عنقریب ہم تمام ظالموں، کٹھ پتلیوں کو اس گڑھے میں گرتے ہوئے دیکھیں گے۔ انشااللہ #ساڈا_حق_ایتھے_رکھ pic.twitter.com/9hp5lUkIlC
— PTI Islamabad (@PTIOfficialISB) February 17, 2024
