PTI shutdown call: Violent protesters will be taken to task, says Additional IG Karachi

MQM respects PTI’s right to hold a peaceful rally in Karachi, says Altaf Hussain


Web Desk December 11, 2014

KARACHI: A day before Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned city-wide protest, Additional IG Karachi Ghulam Qadir Thebo said that protesters will be provided foolproof security but violent protesters will be taken to task, Express News reported on Thursday.

Thebo said cases will be registered against those who try to forcefully shut down businesses.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Ali Qaim Shah while addressing the press said hurdles won’t be created for PTI provided the protesters remained peaceful.

PTI volunteers have distributed flyers trying to convince shopkeepers and businesses to voluntarily keep their businesses closed on December 12.

11 major intersections to remain blocked in Karachi

According to data available with The Express Tribune, 11 major intersections will be blocked along with more than 30 other major roads and points. These include Hasan Square, Numaish Chowrangi, Nursery, Airport, Sohrab Goth, Native Jetty, Shershah, Kala Pul, National Highway and Five Star Chowrangi.

Small sit-ins will be staged on seven locations, which are Qayyumabad Flyover, Korangi Road, Submarine Chowk, Boat Basin, Tin Hatti, Ziauddin Hospital Chowk and Teen Talwar.

A protest rally is also planned in the NA-250 constituency, which will begin at 5pm from McDonald’s Sea View all the way till Saddar, passing through Gizri, Submarine Chowk, Korangi Road, Boat Basin and Shahrah-e-Faisal. It will culminate at Teen Talwar, Clifton.

PTI chairman Imran Khan is expected to arrive in the city at 12pm. Pillion riding on motorbikes will also remain suspended, while an advisory for schools and colleges to remain closed has been issued by the party.

MQM respects PTI’s right to hold rally in Karachi

Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain said on Thursday that staging peaceful protests, rallies and demonstrations is the right of every political and religious party.

He added that MQM respects PTI’s right to hold a peaceful rally in Karachi.
PTI chairman Imran can do all he wants, said the MQM chief, but he urged the PTI chief ask his supporters to remain peaceful.

COMMENTS (34)

Kamran | 9 years ago | Reply

When Imran Khan lost his battle to oust Nawaz Shareef now he is using mob politics.By telling people we will paralyze your city is a threat of a weak person who cant beat his political opponents.

SK | 9 years ago | Reply

It would be politically stupid of mqm to 'allow' PTI to hold a protest in Karachi unless PTI has reached an understanding with MQM, evident from its Kara hi jalsa, where Imran Khan controlled his tongue and uttered no venom against Altaf Hussain as he used to do on the past.

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