PTI announces public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to hold public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore on September 15, ARY News reported.

The PTI submitted a request to the district administration for permission to hold the rally. The request, sent by PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub, cited relevant articles and Supreme Court decisions regarding rally permissions.

PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub submitted an application to the Lahore administration, seeking permission to hold the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on September 15

Earlier, the PTI postponed its August 27 power show in Lahore due to non-issuance of permission.

The Imran Khan-led party had also canceled the Islamabad Public gathering on August after the administration once again revoked the No Objection Certificate (NOC).

The public gathering was scheduled to be held in Tarnol on August 22 but the PTI had to cancel as the administration revoked the NOC.

Read More: PTI announces public gatherings in three major cities

The decision to revoke the NOC was made in a meeting of the Intelligence Committee chaired by the Chief Commissioner Islamabad. The district administration maintained that religious parties have also called for protests, adding that permission for the public gathering cannot be granted in such circumstances.

Earlier, the PTI announced that it will hold power show in three major cities

Addressing a flag-hoisting ceremony at the DC Office Buner, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that the party will be holding public gatherings in three major cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.

He said that the PTI will hold rallies in the three major cities after their power show in Swabi.

Barrister Gohar said that the PTI will continue to struggle for the release of its founder Imran Khan on all fronts. “We will strive for Imran Khan’s release in courts as well as public gatherings,” the PTI Chairman added.