PTI long march: After Karak address, KP CM's convoy to depart 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 addressed supporters in Karak on Monday, resuming the PTI's long march. The opposition has proceeded with the demonstration despite warnings from the Center, which has threatened to disrupt gatherings in Islamabad. The protest seeks the release of party founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Afridi vowed to continue the march, despite the federal government's failure to mediate despite weekend talks over differences, primarily concerning counterterrorism policy. During his address in Karak's Jail Chowk, Afridi criticized the Center's counterterrorism approach and referred to remarks made by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi the day prior, in which he had called Afridi "immature".
Afridi also cited Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's warnings about terrorism threats to her province, highlighting a perceived double standard in evaluating threats. The PTI's long march started from Lakki Marwat on Sunday and reached Karak by night, where Afridi addressed supporters. The convoy will depart for Kohat at 12:30pm, with plans to spend the night in Kohat before resuming the journey towards Peshawar at noon on October 6.
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