One rally, two destinations: Imran ends rally as JI chief takes it ahead

PTI chief announces to take out another rally on Sunday

With the third phase of local bodies elections in Sindh approaching fast, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Saturday decided to demonstrate the show of strength in Karachi by taking out a joint rally.

Party activists greeted PTI chairman Imran Khan and JI chief Sirajul Haq as they arrived in Karachi, Express News reported.



The party chiefs were leading a rally which was supposed to end at Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum, where party leaders were expected to address their supporters.

However, the rifts seem to be increasing between the coalition partners as Imran abruptly decided to cut the rally short, ending it at the Jail Chowrangi area of Karachi whereas the JI chief took his supporters ahead to the rally's destination.



Addressing his supporters, Imran announced to take out another rally on Sunday.

Earlier, the rally made a brief stop at the Star Gate, where addressing his supporters, PTI chief said if Karachi police is depoliticised it can cleanse the city. Urging people of Karachi to vote for PTI backed candidates in the upcoming LG elections, Imran said, “If given mandate, the PTI will reinvigorate Karachi’s police force.”



Imran also alleged that former president and Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has ‘embezzled Rs six billion’. Despite being aware of this development, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is silent on the matter, he added.

Imran slammed the federal government for imposing new taxes on people.

On the occasion, JI chief called upon the dwellers to ‘vote against the corrupt mafia and status quo to bring about a revolution in the city.’

“The rulers have not done justice with this city,” he said adding, “We will not allow selection of status quo forces this time.”