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Accused were making provocative, anti-institutional speeches on streets : FIR


Our Correspondent January 20, 2024
Imran Khan's supporters shout slogans against his arrest during a rally in Quetta. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

BUREWALA:

A case has been registered against more than 50 people, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidates and officials, for delivering speeches against state institutions during rallies in connection with the upcoming general elections on Feb 8.

According to the FIR, the accused were making provocative and anti-institutional speeches on the streets. “The accused raised slogans against the heads of the institutions and also violated the Sound System Act.”

PTI's National Assembly candidate Ayesha Nazir Jutt and Provincial Assembly candidates Khalid Nisar Dogar and Arifa Nazir Jutt are also named in the case filed by SHO Police Station City Khalid Gujjar.

COMMENTS (2)

Dr Rao | 10 months ago | Reply Candidates for forthcoming elections should not blame abuse or target our institutions rather they should place their agenda and plans if they have any in front of voters targeting and abusing opponents or institutions does not raise their status as voters are well educated and understand politicians manipulations
Dr Rao | 10 months ago | Reply Candidates for forthcoming elections should not blame abuse or target our institutions rather they should place their agenda and plans if they have any in front of voters targeting and abusing opponents or institutions does not raise their status as voters are well educated and understand politicians manipulations
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