Legal Action Against PTI's September March Amid Concerns of Disruption

The Islamabad High Court is set to hear a petition today challenging the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) planned protest on September 27. The petitioner, Waqas Ahmed, expressed fears that the rally could severely disrupt daily life, traffic, and business operations in the capital.

Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar will preside over the case, where Ahmed has named various police officials and governmental bodies as respondents. The petition raises alarm over the participation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who is expected to lead the protest, and warns against the potential use of provincial resources for the event.

Call for Participation

In a show of solidarity, CM Sohail Afridi has been rallying support from lawyers in Sindh and encouraging them to join the upcoming protest. Addressing the Sindh High Court Bar Association, Afridi asserted that Imran Khan's leadership remains firm, denying any negotiations for his release. He lamented the challenges his convoy faced while traveling through Sindh, including blocked roads and arrests of supporters.

Nationwide Mobilization Plans

PTI's Secretary General, Salman Akram Raja, has described the September 27 event as a nationwide movement advocating for constitutional supremacy and the release of Imran Khan. He emphasized the party's commitment to peaceful protests, asserting the right of citizens to demonstrate. Preparations are underway, with reports of a new volunteer organization formed by PTI workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, called 'Pasdaran-i-Azm Imran Khan Pakistan', to provide support during the march.

Source: www.dawn.com