LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request to carry a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 8, citing ‘violation’ by the social gathering in final yr’s rally within the metropolis, ARY Information reported.
Based on a notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner’s workplace, the choice was made resulting from a number of worldwide occasions scheduled to happen within the metropolis this month, together with a one-day cricket collection and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Audio system’ Convention.
Different occasions, such because the Lahore Horse and Cattle Present, the Faiz Amn Mela, and a nationwide cricket collection, are additionally set to happen within the metropolis, the notification learn.
It added that the Punjab authorities has already requested the help of the military and Rangers to keep up regulation and order throughout these occasions.
The administration famous that Minar-e-Pakistan is a historic website, and holding a rally there would compromise its magnificence.
The district administration maintained that Imran Khan-led social gathering was beforehand granted permission to carry a rally on Lahore’s Ring Street on September 21, 2024, however the social gathering ‘violated’ the phrases of the NOC.
It’s to be famous right here that the PTI had introduced to carry a black day nationwide in addition to a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 8, to mark the primary yr of “fraud normal elections” held in 2024.
In a video assertion, newly appointed Public Accounts Committee Chairman and PTI Khyber Pakhtunkwa President Junaid Akbar mentioned that February 8 public gathering could be the most important gathering in Pakistan’s historical past.
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He mentioned that the first focus ought to be on guaranteeing the success of the occasion on February 8. Junaid Akbar additionally praised Ali Amin Gandapur, stating that he took cost of the social gathering at a time when nobody else was prepared to take action. He added that no monetary request could be made to Ali Amin Gandapur for the rally’s bills.
Junaid Akbar mentioned that every village council should organize transportation and mobilisation of staff at its personal stage for PTI’s February 8 rally.