PTI’s protest call draws lacklustre response in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: With riot police and prison vans deployed across the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, only a handful of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) workers stepped out on Monday to stage brief protests in different areas of the city. What the PTI had called a “flash protest” was staged in Nishtarabad, Hashtnagri and Sikandarpura, attracting just 15-20 workers. No former minister, MPA or MNA turned up.…
PESHAWAR: A brief demonstration, dubbed a "flash protest" by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), unfolded in Peshawar on Monday. The rally took place in Nishtarabad, Hashtnagri, and Sikandarpura, drawing only 15-20 party workers. Notably, no former ministers, MPA, or MNA participated. PTI Peshawar district president Irfan Saleem initiated the call for the protest on Sunday night.
Police forces and prison vans were stationed throughout the city, curbing the protest size. A senior PTI leader questioned how such a large police presence could deter larger gatherings. He emphasized that the police forbade demonstrators from engaging in conflict with security forces. The PTI's local cabinet convened on Tuesday to deliberate on subsequent actions.
The meeting condemned the federal government's imposition of emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, viewing it as undermining democratic processes. They labeled the removal of the elected government as an assault on public mandate and democratic principles. The provincial cabinet also denounced the governor's inaugural address, deeming it dictatorial. The party urged workers to organize peaceful protests across the region against federal government's perceived "illegal actions".
Despite the overall peaceful demeanor, scattered demonstrations occurred in Bara, Jamrud, and Landi Kotal, with police intervening to control the crowds. The PTI pledged to persist in advocating for democratic rights, constitutional supremacy, and safeguarding public mandate.
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