PTI seeks permission for rallies in Rawalpindi, Lahore on Sept 28 and Oct 5, respectively

Party submits application for rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on October 5 on account of founder Imran Khan's birthday

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has submitted a formal application to the Rawalpindi administration, requesting permission to hold a public rally on September 28. The application, addressed to the deputy commissioner, proposes two potential venues: Liaquat Bagh and Bhatta Chowk.

This move comes after Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's recent announcement that PTI would be organising public gatherings in Mianwali and Rawalpindi, following their rally in Lahore on September 21.

Despite facing challenges in securing approvals for public events due to security concerns and other official restrictions, PTI held rallies in Islamabad and Lahore under strict conditions.

Notably, the Lahore rally was cut short when authorities intervened, cutting off the microphone and lights after the event ran past the 6 pm deadline set in the no-objection certificate (NOC).

Meanwhile, PTI also submitted an application to the Lahore district administration, requesting permission to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on October 5.

The request, filed by PTI’s provincial vice president Akmal Khan Bari, seeks approval for the rally to take place from 5 pm to 10 pm.

In the application, the party highlighted that October 5 marks the birthday of PTI founder Imran Khan, and party workers and leaders wish to celebrate the occasion by expressing their admiration through the rally.

The application also assured the administration that all participants would strictly adhere to constitutional and legal protocols.