PTI decides to postpone Islamabad ‘long march’
ISLAMABAD: Political temperatures rose further on Friday as the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) put off its planned long march to Islamabad from September 27 to October 4, with the party vowing a major mobilisation against the government. The decision was taken during a meeting of senior PTI leaders at the party’s central office, attended via video link by KP Chief Minister Sohail…
Islamabad: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Friday that it will postpone its planned long march to Islamabad from September 27 to October 4. The decision was made during a meeting of senior PTI leaders, with the party vowing a major mobilisation against the government. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi confirmed the new date, stating: "The Long March will depart from Peshawar to Islamabad on Sunday, October 4.
This is the unanimous decision of the political committee." PTI sources claim the delay was strategic rather than a retreat, aiming to maintain sustained pressure on authorities and keep the protest in the public eye. The government has prepared extensive security arrangements, including deploying personnel and blocking routes, but PTI remains committed to reaching D-Chowk and confronting the authorities.
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