No rally in Islamabad on May 9 as police warn strict action
Pakistan
PTI had announced rally in the capital on May 9
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Police said on Tuesday that the federal government had imposed Section-144 in the Capital and no one could hold a rally without permission.
The Capital police have warned a strict action against those who would attempt to take out a rally on May 9. Law will take its course against those who hold a protest procession without prior permission. Any such attempt would not be tolerated, the Capital police said.
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It is noted that PTI has announced taking out a ‘peaceful’ rally in Islamabad on May 9, and demanded a judicial commission on May 9 violence.
Meanwhile, talking to media on Tuesday, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, along with the party's central leaders including Shoaib Shaheen, said peaceful protest was a fundamental right of any party. They also raised questions about the whereabouts of CCTV footage of the May 9 incidents.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanded the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9. Barrister Gohar underscored the party's stance on the matter of the Public Accounts Committee chairman, stating that it was an internal issue to be resolved upon issuance of the notification.
Regarding a recent press conference by the DG ISPR, Barrister Gohar said, "I will read the DG ISPR's statement and then comment."
Shoaib Shaheen highlighted the alleged incidents of state terrorism, including the abduction of PTI's founder, as well as cases like Zille Shah. He also raised concern over malfunctions of CCTV cameras in critical moments.
