ISLAMABAD, AUG 5 – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is holding nationwide protests today (August 5) demanding the release of its founder, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has completed two years in prison. Despite a ban on public gatherings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, PTI supporters are rallying across the country, with reports of police detaining hundreds of activists overnight in Lahore.
Key Highlights:
- Imran Khan’s Call for Peaceful Protests: In a message shared on PTI’s official X account, Khan urged supporters to “peacefully protest until true democracy is restored.”
- Police Crackdown: PTI claims over 300 workers were arrested in Lahore ahead of the demonstrations.
- Legal Battles: Khan, convicted in a corruption case in January, faces multiple charges he calls “politically motivated.”
- Nationwide Demonstrations: Protests are being organized under Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), led by PTI leaders including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan in Buner (KP).
Security Measures & Section 144
- Islamabad & Rawalpindi: Section 144 imposed, banning large gatherings.
- Adiala Jail on High Alert: Additional security deployed as PTI plans protests outside the prison where Khan is held.
- Protest Restrictions: Islamabad administration denied PTI permission to rally at F-9 Park.
PTI’s Protest Strategy
- Provincial leaders in Sindh, Balochistan, KP, and Punjab are leading localized demonstrations.
- MNAs and senators will gather near Adiala Jail under Aleema Khan’s leadership.
- PTI emphasizes peaceful protests, denying intentions of confrontation.
Why Are These Protests Significant?
- Marks two years since Imran Khan’s arrest in 2023, which triggered nationwide unrest.
- Follows convictions of PTI members linked to May 9 riots.
- Reflects ongoing political tensions between PTI and Pakistan’s establishment.
What’s Next?
Protests are expected to continue until August 10, with heightened security nationwide. PTI vows to escalate pressure for Khan’s release and “restoration of democracy.”
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