{
  "id": 9769652,
  "title": "PTI defers long march to October 5: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/pti-defers-long-march-to-october-5-report",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:57:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441236/pti-defers-long-march-to-october-5-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has postponed its long march originally planned for September 27 to October 5, the birthday of founder Imran Khan, according to Aaj News. The decision was made at a meeting of the party’s political committee in Peshawar chaired by PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi, cabinet members, and parliamentarians attended the gathering. A formal announcement will follow after consulting Opposition leaders Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Raja Nasir Abbas. The committee affirmed the march would proceed; however, a proposal suggested avoiding a fixed date to maintain pressure on the government. Differences emerged among PTI leaders regarding the march's mobilization efforts. Some complained of lack of activity for the September date, while others, led by Achakzai and Abbas, argued the earlier date was unconsulted. Several Khyber Pakhtunkhwa members suggested deferring the march and convening an all-party conference early in October. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi mentioned consultations were underway for imposing governor's rule, stating it's not unconstitutional and has been done before in other provinces. Kundi alleged the province suffers from corruption, lawlessness, and terrorism, and criticized the provincial government's desire to militarize the police force. He claimed PTI had not prepared for the march, with workers seeking to avoid arrest, suggesting the party might abandon the event. Kundi predicted PTI would announce cancellation soon.",
  "summary": "Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its long march, originally scheduled for September 27, to October 5, the birthday of the party’s founder Imran Khan, *Aaj News* reported, citing party sources on Friday. According to the report, the decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s political committee held at the Chief Minister House in Peshawar, chaired by PTI Chairman…",
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  "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."
}