Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) announced that it refrain from any confrontation or trouble on February 8, the first anniversary of the general elections from last year, and rather revealed plans for a large gathering in Swabi.
PTI had previously requested authorization to hold a rally in Minar-E-Pakistan in Lahore, but the assistant commissioner rejected the request, citing concerns about the maintenance of public order.
Lahore DC Syed Musa Raza explained that the decision had been made to avoid disturbances, because important events were planned in Lahore, including a cricket match, an international lecturer conference and a spectacle of horse and cattle, all requiring a extended safety staff.
Instead, PTI announced plans for a large gathering in Swabi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, urging supporters to be attended.
PTI secretary general, Salman Akram Raja, told Islamabad that the party would only hold only a rally in Swabi, while the demonstrations would take place at the levels of Téhsil and the Council of the Union, clarifying that it does not There were no plans for chaos.
The head of the opposition to the National Assembly, Omar Ayub, also addressed supporters in a video message, declaring on February 8 as “dark day”, marking the day their votes were stolen.
He called on PTI supporters and party workers to meet in Swabi at 2 p.m. on Saturday to show solidarity with the founder of PTI, Imran Khan.
Meanwhile, before the KP event, government representatives, including police, were invited to refrain from participating in political rallies or rallies, the provincial police being said to not facilitate or assist in such events.
