Islamabad To Restrict Roads Ahead Of Imran Khan’s PTI Rally

Pakistan’s Islamabad administration will block internal and external routes of the capital city by midnight on Saturday and Sunday ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) public gathering on September 8, as per Pakistan-based media, citing sources.

Police Prepared for Potential Arrests and Increased Patrols

ARY News reported that the police could also arrest PTI leaders and local activists throughout the district. Pakistan-based media quoted its sources privy to the development and said that the police increased patrolling and put all police stations on high alert. The law enforcers are also cracking down on motorcyclists, according to police sources.

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PTI Issues Advisory for Public Gathering

Earlier in the day, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf issued an advisory to its ticket holders and assembly members, directing the members of national assembly and members of parliament to arrive with at least 500 workers, while those from distant areas are expected to bring 150 workers on September 8 power show in Sangjani area of Islamabad, Pakistan-based media reported.

As per the directive, members have been asked to form convoys from their constituencies instead of gathering directly in Islamabad. Leaders from Rawalpindi, Murree, Hazara, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum are expected to bring additional workers to the event, ARY News reported. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, Omar Ayub, and the Jalsa Committee instructed the attendees to reach the meeting venue by 2 pm, according to media reports.

Change of Venue for PTI Rally

Earlier on Saturday, the Islamabad district administration changed the venue for Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s upcoming rally on September 8, as per media reports. Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz issued a new NOC on Friday, relocating the event to a site opposite the original venue in Sangjani area of the city, as per media sources.

PTI Vows to Proceed with Rally as Scheduled

PTI leader Aamir Mughal, accompanied by senior party members, visited the new location and vowed that the rally would proceed as scheduled. Mughal said that the government’s actions showed their fear of PTI’s public influence and that no force can obstruct the party’s power show.

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