Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was granted permission on Friday to hold its much-anticipated power show in Lahore, despite a government crackdown on its members. The Lahore High Court intervened, directing local authorities to allow the event under strict conditions.
The district administration, following a high court order, issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) with 43 conditions for the rally. The power show will take place on Saturday at Ring Road, Kahna, from 3 PM to 6 PM. PTI is pushing to extend the time to 11 PM, with negotiations still underway.
– No hate speech or anti-state statements.
– Afghan flags and paid manpower from Afghanistan are banned.
– Leaders facing hate speech trials are prohibited from speaking.
– The administration is responsible for arresting any proclaimed offenders at the rally.
Imran Khan, who remains in jail, called the rally a “do-or-die” moment for his party. The PTI aims to highlight three key issues:
1. Demand for Khan’s release.
2. Upholding the Constitution.
3. Protesting against soaring inflation.
Earlier, authorities denied PTI permission to hold the rally at Minar-e-Pakistan, leading to clashes and the arrest of 50 PTI members across Punjab. The party’s leaders, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, are preparing for the rally, hoping for a large turnout to pressure the government.
The rally in Lahore is expected to draw significant attention as PTI prepares to make its voice heard amid escalating political tension.
