{
  "id": 11644827,
  "title": "CM Afridi adamant on holding long march, says will not allow repeat of May 9 events",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cm-afridi-adamant-on-holding-long-march-says-will-not-allow-repeat-of-11644827",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T09:01:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034465/cm-afridi-adamant-on-holding-long-march-says-will-not-allow-repeat-of-may-9-events"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has expressed his firm stance on proceeding with the long march on October 4, expressing determination to avoid a recurrence of the May 9 events. This statement came as government and opposition leaders prepare to engage in the second round of talks today, at 2pm in the Speaker's Chambers. In August, PTI declared a long march to Islamabad on September 27, protesting what they deemed as \"illegal imprisonment\" of party founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the party postponed the march to October 4. On X, Sohail Afridi claimed PTI to be the largest and most popular political party in Pakistan, stating that \"Pakistan is a democratic country whose Constitution grants us the right to peaceful protest.\" On October 4, he announced that an \"ocean of people\" would embark on the journey from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat at 1pm, continuing their struggle until they ensure the supremacy of the Constitution and the law, restoring an independent judiciary, and preventing the \"May 9\" scenario from happening again.",
  "summary": "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday remained adamant about holding the long march on October 4, vowing to prevent a repeat of the events of May 9. His remarks came as the government and the opposition are scheduled to hold the second round of talks today in the Speaker’s Chambers at 2pm. In August, PTI announced a long march to Islamabad on September 27 against what it…",
  "key_points": [
    "CM Sohail Afridi insists on long march on October 4",
    "Afridi aims to prevent repeat of May 9 events",
    "PTI declared march to Islamabad on September 27"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "CM Afridi adamant on holding long march, says will not allow repeat of May 9 events",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cm-afridi-adamant-on-holding-long-march-says-will-not-allow-repeat-of",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:55:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}