Pakistan PTI protest
Pakistan PTI Protest: Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Pakistan. Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan demand his release. The capital, Islamabad, has become a cantonment. Violence has also taken place in many places during the protests. Meanwhile, the United States has advised Pakistani officials on actions against protesters. The United States said officials should respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.
One police officer dead and several injured
Thousands of protesters have gathered near Islamabad following the call of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Many protesters have also entered the interior of the capital. At least one police officer was killed and many people were injured in clashes during this period.
Imran had announced
Jailed Imran Khan, 72, had announced “do or die” for the nationwide protests on November 24. He made this announcement on November 13. Khan had reportedly condemned theft of mandate, unjust arrest of people and the passing of the 26th amendment to the Constitution. Regarding the 26th amendment to the Constitution, he stated that it strengthens the “dictatorial regime.” Khan has been detained in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail since last year and has more than 200 cases registered against him, according to his party.
Pakistan PTI protest
What did the US State Department spokesperson say?
“We support freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association around the world, including in Pakistan,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at his daily news briefing. “We call on protesters to demonstrate peacefully and to refrain from violence.” Responding to a question, he said: “We call on the Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and maintain law and order.” right of people in Pakistan to protest peacefully.
PTI Claims
Let us tell you that the protesters, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, had started their journey with an aim to stage a sit-in at D Chowk, located near several important government buildings. in the capital, Islamabad. . Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has claimed that police have arrested more than 3,500 party leaders and workers in Punjab and Islamabad. (Language)
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