Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced new dates for protests following clashes with police in Rawalpindi. The new dates were announced after a demonstration and clashes with police.
Police had set up barricades in various parts of the city to prevent PTI workers from gathering in Liaquat Bagh, resulting in a confrontation.
Sheikh Waqas Akram, the new central information secretary of the PTI, recorded a video message thanking PTI workers for participating in the protests, stating that they stood by the party’s cause despite government restrictions.
In his video message, Akram announced that the PTI will hold large protests in three cities – Multan, Mianwali, and Faisalabad – on October 2. He emphasized that participation in these protests is a responsibility and urged people to attend.
During a press conference, Akram, a senior PTI leader, criticized the Punjab government for obstructing the party’s efforts and making inflammatory claims. He alleged that expired ammunition was used against PTI supporters during the clashes. He claimed the government was deliberately creating obstacles and using tactics to silence PTI workers.
It’s worth noting that yesterday, PTI workers attempted to reach Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi for a protest against constitutional amendments, facing shelling and rubber bullets along the way. However, they were unsuccessful in reaching the destination, and the PTI leadership also failed to reach Rawalpindi.
The Punjab Minister for Information, Azma Bukhari, claimed that Ali Amin Gandapur turned back before reaching the protest site. The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also announced his return shortly afterward. Police announced over 100 arrests, rendering the PTI’s planned protest at Liaquat Bagh unsuccessful.
