Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has postponed its scheduled public meeting in Islamabad, initially set for August 22, and rescheduled it for September 8. The decision came after the Islamabad administration rescinded the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the event and closed the roads leading to the federal capital.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan announced the change, stating that the rally would now occur on September 8, in line with the directive from PTI founder Imran Khan. The decision was made after a meeting with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.
PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub also confirmed the new date, citing concerns that the government was conspiring to create chaos under the cover of the rally.
Following PTI’s announcement of the new rally date, the Islamabad administration issued a notification granting permission for the event, accompanied by 40 conditions set by the district magistrate. These conditions include ensuring that the fundamental rights of citizens are not violated and that the rally concludes by 7 PM on September 8.
The notification emphasized that the rally is permitted as a public gathering and not a sit-in, and that participants must disperse peacefully after the event. Security will be provided by the administration, but any incidents of violence or clashes will hold the organizers responsible.
In response to the previous announcement of the rally, the Islamabad police had sealed multiple key routes and deployed heavy contingents of police for security. The police also suspended the Metro Bus service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad and closed several major roads with containers, causing significant traffic disruptions.
Meanwhile, the district administration has announced that all public and private educational institutions in Islamabad will remain closed on Thursday, and Section 144 has been imposed in Rawalpindi until August 24, banning public gatherings, demonstrations, and sit-ins.
Despite the cancellation of the NOC, PTI Islamabad President Amir Mughal stated that the party would proceed with the rally as a peaceful political struggle is their constitutional and legal right. The administration’s decision to revoke the NOC was based on a report from the district intelligence committee, citing security concerns due to the presence of the Bangladesh cricket team in Islamabad and the difficulty in crowd control.
The rescheduled rally on September 8 is expected to draw significant attention, with the PTI vowing to continue its political struggle despite the challenges.
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