Following a life-threatening attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) chairman Imran Khan near Wazirabad during the “Haqeeqi Azaadi March” yesterday, the party has announced countrywide protests after Friday prayers today.
According to reports, the party members will convene at main avenues across all major cities across Pakistan. PTI leader, Asad Umar, tweeted that the party will continue the protests until Khan’s demands are met.
The protests have already kicked off in several parts of the country including Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, and the federal capital. Overseas PTI supporters have also called for protests in their respective countries.
Protest being arranged by PTI USA on Sunday at Times Square, New York, on Nov 6th at 7PM.
President PTI USA, @munir_khatana requests Pakistani-Americans from the tri-state area to participate in large numbers.#عمران_خان_ہماری_ریڈ_لاین_ہے#حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ pic.twitter.com/29jUzyTjZA
— PTI USA Official (@PTIOfficialUSA) November 4, 2022
The protests are likely to cause traffic disturbances across the country. Several reports suggest that Khan’s supporters have already started blocking off the main avenues across several major cities.
Areas within and around Rawalpindi and Islamabad, including Faizabad, Khanna Bridge, Rawat, Tarnol, Bhara Kahu Bazar, and Sangjani have already come under siege due to protests. The authorities have warned strict action against those who try to block the roads or provoke violence.
نماز جمعہ کے بعد فیض آباد، کھنہ پل، روات، ترنول، بھارہ کہو بازار، سنگجانی پر احتجاج کے امکانات ہیں۔
کسی کو راستے روکنے کی ہرگز اجازت نہیں دی جائے گی۔
پولیس کو ہدایت کی گئی ہے اسلام آباد میں آمد و رفت کے راستے کھلے رکھے جائیں۔
قانون کے دائرے میں پرامن احتجاج شہریوں کا حق ہے۔⬇️
— Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) November 4, 2022
Islamabad Capital Territory Police has allocated field operatives at various sensitive locations to avoid violent outbursts. So far, the department has only blocked off the Red Zone entry and exit points from Express Chowk and NADRA Chowk.
Furthermore, the authorities had earlier extended the boundaries of the Red Zone, which now also includes G7, F7, F6, G6, and E7. All residents of the twin cities are advised to plan their travels accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
