Rally postponement should not be considered as sign of weakness: Imran Khan

PTI's founding leader has reaffirmed that rallies in Lahore on August 27 and Islamabad on September 8 must go ahead.

The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has stated that the postponement of the rally should not be seen as a weakness.

PTI leaders Babar Azam Swati and Barrister Gohar told the media that Imran Khan had called them for a meeting. Imran Khan noted that reports indicate religious parties are gathering in Islamabad’s Red Zone to protect the sanctity of the finality of Prophethood, and emphasised that his party holds this principle in high regard.

The PTI leaders mentioned that the rally in Tarnol has been postponed as per Imran Khan’s instructions, but he clarified that those seeking freedom should not view this decision as a sign of weakness.

He stressed that his party believes in peaceful political and legal struggles and made this decision to avoid unrest.

He also called for CCTV footage to be released if there is any evidence of involvement in the May 9 incident, asserting that their struggle is for the rule of justice and law.

Khan reaffirmed that rallies in Lahore on August 27 and Islamabad on September 8 must go ahead.

Imran Khan urged "decision-makers", rather than the PDM government, to respect the public mandate to prevent national disaster.

He emphasised that only adherence to the constitution and law can lead the country forward. Khan also denounced ongoing conspiracies against the KP government, stating he cannot tolerate them.

PTI leaders added that they will address the Supreme Court tomorrow about "the damage caused by the ruling passed by Jusitce Aamer Farooq and Qazi Faez Isa."

They will also discuss the reference filed against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner.

Imran Khan reiterated that he does not desire unrest in the country and that the difficult decision to postpone the rally was made to avoid it.