PTI gets Lahore rally permission

The Punjab government has granted permission to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for its Lahore rally today (Saturday).

The development was confirmed by the spokesperson for the district administration stating that PTI will be allowed to hold a rally in Lahore, adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a secure event.

The party has officially received permission from the district administration for power show at Jallo Park. Initially they were planning to gather at the Minar-e-Pakistan location.

This decision comes after the Lahore High Court ordered the city’s deputy commissioner to make a decision on PTI’s petition for permission by 5 pm.

The Opposition Leader of the Punjab Assembly was summoned to the Deputy Commissioner’s office to finalize the arrangements.

They are allowed to hold public rally from 2Pm to 5PM.

Imran warns of protest

Former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan warned that if the rally were obstructed, a nationwide protest would be launched, starting from Minar-e-Pakistan.

While speaking to media in Adiala Jail, He reiterated PTI’s constitutional right to hold a rally, emphasizing the party’s intention to gather at monument in support of the Supreme Court, democracy, and freedom if denied permission in Lahore.

He criticized the administration’s repeated refusal to allow PTI to hold public meetings in Lahore, highlighting what he views as an ongoing suppression of democratic rights.