PTI rallies support for August 5 protest
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has called for a protest on August 5 to challenge the government's economic policies. He specifically criticized the handling of fuel prices, agricultural mismanagement, and alleged corruption.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing political instability and public dissatisfaction with the current Pakistani government's economic management.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Saturday accused the government of corruption, economic mismanagement and political victimisation, urging citizens to participate in the party's August 5 protest.
Addressing a news conference, Raja criticised the government's handling of basic commodities, fuel prices and public expenditure, while reaffirming the party's resolve to continue what he described as its struggle for public rights.
Raja expressed concern over the agricultural crisis, alleging that between four million and 4.5 million metric tonnes of wheat, potentially rising to five million metric tonnes, had gone missing due to government negligence and alleged collusion with hoarders.
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