Asad Umar says PTI to file petition against harassment of social media workers
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 12, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary-general and former federal minister Asad Umar on Tuesday announced to move Islamabad High Court (IHC) against harassment of PTI social medial workers.
The petition against harassment of PTI workers is ready and would be filed tomorrow, Asad Umar said in his tweet.
Petition challenging the harassment of pti social media activists has been finalized and will be filed in high courts tomorrow morning.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) April 12, 2022
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