PTI long march: After Karak address, KP CM's convoy departs for Kohat
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday resumed PTI’s march as he addressed supporters in Karak, from where his convoy will depart for Kohat. The opposition has gone ahead with its march despite warnings from the Centre, which has vowed to prevent any gatherings in Islamabad. The protest aims to demand the release of jailed party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. PTI…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi kicked off the PTI's long march on Monday, addressing supporters in Karak before departing for Kohat. Despite warnings from the Centre to prevent gatherings in Islamabad, the opposition proceeded with the protest to demand the release of jailed party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan.
The march aimed to bridge differences with the federal government, which had failed to reach an agreement over counterterrorism policy during weekend talks. Afridi criticized the Centre's counterterrorism policy and past military operations, recalling Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz's concerns about terrorism threats to her province. He warned that future generations might not chant "Pakistan zindabad" if attempts to divide Pakistan and spread hatred continued.
Afridi asserted that his party would implement policies favored by the people and the nation, rejecting any decisions taken behind closed doors against them. The convoy, expected to reach Kohat by noon on Oct 6, would spend the night near Mattani before resuming the journey towards Peshawar the following day. The route planned from Lakki Marwat to Khairabad in Peshawar was not finalized, with the next phase to be announced at Khairabad.
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