Afridi, opposition leaders reaffirm Sept 27 long march
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi met with opposition leaders Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas in Islamabad to discuss political developments in Punjab and reaffirm their commitment to a peaceful September 27 long march. They condemned the Punjab government's "undemocratic and unlawful" actions against political workers and stressed unity for constitutional supremacy.
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This article highlights ongoing political tensions and planned protests in Pakistan, indicating potential for significant civil unrest or political shifts in the country.
Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi met Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas in Islamabad on Thursday to discuss the recent political developments in Punjab, the planned September 27 long march and the opposition's future political strategy.
The meeting focused on the ongoing street movement in Punjab, the measures taken by the provincial government against political workers and opposition activists, and preparations for the September 27 march.
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Chief Minister Afridi briefed the opposition leaders on what he described as "undemocratic and unlawful" measures by the Punjab government against the street movement and political workers. He also termed the provincial government's actions "fascist behaviour".
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