Talal hopes ‘better sense’ will prevail before PTI march, warns against attempt to turn Islamabad into ‘Somnath’
Says no one can dictate terms to state, adds route opened through talks cannot be opened through march
Minister for State for Interior Talal Chaudhry emphasized the government's preference for dialogue to address the situation with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and expressed hope that the party's planned march on September 27 would not take place. PTI announced a march to demand the release of Imran Khan, with caravans from across the country expected in Islamabad.
The minister recalled the previous PTI protest, stating it was poorly managed, but assured better organization this time. He warned that if protesters aimed to turn Islamabad into "Somnath," they would not be allowed entry nor could they return. Talal argued the PTI sought to force the state's hand, unlike the PML-N, and criticized their demands as not benefiting ordinary citizens.
He affirmed the government's commitment to resolving the issue without a march, stating it would not serve the country, PTI, or their leadership.
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