The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold its much-anticipated rally in Lahore today, but preparations at the venue have faced significant disorganization and logistical issues.
Although some arrangements are in place, PTI workers have begun arriving at Jallo Park, the new venue, rather than the initially planned Minar-e-Pakistan. Party members were asked to reach the site by 1 PM, yet construction of the stage in the assembly hall has not yet commenced. While chairs and a sound system have been delivered to the auditorium, the PTI administration has had difficulty finalizing the stage setup.
Oversight of Preparations
PTI leaders Sheikh Waqas Akram and Malik Ahmad Bachhar visited the venue late last night to assess the preparations, but found that sufficient arrangements were still lacking.
Additionally, police have erected barbed wire along a two-kilometer stretch of the Ring Road, instructing participants not to cross the road to reach the rally site. Vehicles are prohibited from parking on the Ring Road, and a forklift and crane have been positioned to remove any vehicles that do not comply with these directives.
The police has further asked the participants of the rally to only take the prescribed route to reach the venue, adding that they have put up barbed wire only to prevent people from crossing the Ring Road.
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Workers start arriving
PTI workers from cities across Punjab, including Layyah, Jhang, and Sargodha, have started to arrive at the Kahna area of Lahore, where the party rally will take place. Reportedly, adequate arrangements have not been made by the PTI administration, while it has also yet to decide where to set up the stage.
Although roads leading to the venue remain open, containers have been installed at several points on Ferozepur Road and on the entry points of the venue.
PTI leader Sheikh Imtiaz has called on the people of Pakistan to participate fully in the Lahore rally, emphasizing the event’s importance for the country’s future. “This meeting is very important for the future of our country,” Sheikh Imtiaz said, urging strong turnout.
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Convoys Departing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Meanwhile, convoys from different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are set to head to Lahore, with instructions to first reach the Swabi Interchange. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur will lead the convoy from the interchange in a container at 11 AM.
Reports suggest that heavy machinery has already been transported to the interchange, and the chief minister’s containers are currently located in Peshawar.
The PTI convoy from Dera Ismail Khan has departed for Lahore. The convoy will reach Peshawar and proceed to Lahore under the leadership of CM Gandapur. In Attock, containers have been erected at the junction between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The GT Road at Hasan Abdal has been partially blocked by containers, with police awaiting further orders to close roads leading to Lahore entirely.
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### Legal Challenge Against Detention Orders
In a significant development, a writ petition has been submitted to the Lahore High Court seeking to annul the detention orders imposed on PTI leaders and workers throughout Punjab in anticipation of the party’s rally.
The petition, filed by former MPA Zainab Umair, contends that these detention orders are both illegal and unconstitutional. It requests the court to declare the orders null and void and to mandate the immediate release of all individuals who have been detained.
As the PTI rally in Lahore draws near, tensions are escalating, compounded by the ongoing legal challenges and logistical difficulties that could undermine the party’s plans. The situation is further complicated by concerns over the enforcement of the detentions, which some view as an attempt to stifle political dissent.
PTI supporters and leaders are hopeful that the court will rule in their favor, allowing them to move forward with their planned activities without further interference. The outcome of this petition could have significant implications for the party’s rally and its ability to mobilize support in the face of increasing governmental scrutiny. The atmosphere remains charged as both legal and political battles unfold in the lead-up to the event.
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