PTI's Salman Akram Raja calls for Aug 5 protest, alleges wheat crisis and political victimisation
PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has called for a nationwide protest on August 5, citing government corruption and economic mismanagement. He specifically criticized the handling of the wheat crisis and rising fuel prices.
Why it matters
The protest signals escalating political instability in Pakistan amid a severe economic and agricultural crisis.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> PTI Central Secretary General Salman Akram Raja addresses a press conference. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 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.
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