PTI steps up protest push, but plan remains unclear
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is organizing a long march on Islamabad to demand the release of Imran Khan, though internal planning remains disorganized. Party leadership is attempting to mobilize supporters despite low turnout in recent regional visits.
Why it matters
Political instability in Pakistan often hinges on the effectiveness of opposition protests and the government's response to civil unrest.
ISLAMABAD - As the federal capital is bracing for protests once again, the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is upping the ante through its usual rhetoric of bringing a large crowd for its September 27 long march on Islamabad but its plan for the protest remains unknown by majority within the party.
The Nation spoke to several PTI leaders who had no idea about the exact plan of the protest that was announced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in the Peshawar rally in early August.
The party leadership stresses that they are ready for the protest in a move to escalate pressure on the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led ruling alliance, demanding release of incarcerated PTI chief Imran Khan.
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