{
  "id": 11922048,
  "title": "KP CM Afridi reaches Lakki Marwat to lead PTI march on Islamabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/kp-cm-afridi-reaches-lakki-marwat-to-lead-pti-march-on-islamabad",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T12:17:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034698/kp-cm-afridi-reaches-lakki-marwat-to-lead-pti-march-on-islamabad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi traveled to Lakki Marwat on Sunday via helicopter to lead the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march, which aims to secure the release of party founder and ex-prime minister Imran Khan from Gandi Chowk on the Peshawar-Karachi highway. A dedicated helipad was set up near Maidadkhel for Afridi's arrival, as reported by a video shared on social media. The PTI's convoy moved out, accompanied by a large gathering of party workers and supporters.\n\nHowever, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar criticized Afridi for utilizing a state helicopter for a political procession, deeming it a violation of the Islamabad High Court's orders. Tarar stated, \"Terrorism is spreading in the province and Nero is playing his flute.\" Prior to departing from Dera Ismail Khan, PTI worker and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur urged the protesters to maintain peace and discipline, warning against any violence, vandalism, or confrontation with law enforcement personnel. He emphasized that PTI would adhere to a \"live and let live\" policy during the protest, urging participants not to resort to confrontations or engage in activities that could lead to clashes or damage to public or private property.",
  "summary": "PESHAWAR/LAKKI MARWAT/DI KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reached Lakki Marwat by helicopter on Sunday to lead the PTI’s long march, which is being carried out to demand the release of jailed party founder and ex-prime minister Imran Khan, from Gandi Chowk on the Peshawar-Karachi Indus Highway. A special helipad was prepared near Maidadkhel for the arrival of the chief…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sohail Afridi leads PTI march to release Imran Khan",
    "Helipad set up near Maidadkhel for Afridi's arrival",
    "Info Minister criticizes use of state helicopter for political procession"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Imran Khan supporters to march on Islamabad to demand his release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/imran-khan-supporters-to-march-on-islamabad-to-demand-his-release",
        "published": "2026-10-04T08:54:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Talks between Pakistan's Shehbaz govt, Imran Khan's PTI fail; Islamabad braces for more protests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/talks-between-pakistans-shehbaz-govt-imran-khans-pti-fail-islamabad",
        "published": "2026-10-04T09:35:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "KP CM Afridi reaches Lakki Marwat to lead PTI march on Islamabad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/kp-cm-afridi-reaches-lakki-marwat-to-lead-pti-march-on-islamabad-11922169",
        "published": "2026-10-04T12:17:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Supporters of Imran Khan begin ‘long march’ to Islamabad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/supporters-of-imran-khan-begin-long-march-to-islamabad",
        "published": "2026-10-04T15:23:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}