LHC directs DC to make decision on PTI's plea to hold rally at Minar-e-Pakistan today
Pakistan
Justice Farooq Haider of LHC conducted the hearing
LAHORE (Muhammad Ashfaq) - The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Lahore deputy commissioner to make a decision on the application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold power show at Minar-e-Pakistan on Feb 8 today.
Justice Farooq Haider of LHC conducted the hearing on the petition filed by PTI Punjab chief organiser Aaliya Hamza.
Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman and Lahore Deputy Commissioner Syed Moosa Raza also appeared before the court.
The deputy commissioner submitted the report in the court related to the public rally of PTI on Feb 8.
“A cricket match is already scheduled in Lahore on Feb 8 while horse and cattle show is also in progress,” the DC said in his report.
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He said that meetings are being held to give permission to PTI for its power show.
“When did you receive the application from PTI,” asked Justice Farooq Haider.
The DC told court that he received the application from PTI on January 29.
“How the preparations for public rally will be completed in one day if you grant them permission,” the court asked.
Later, the LHC directed the DC to make a decision on PTI’s plea till 5 PM today (Thursday).
