Aleema Khan urges youth, students and social media tigers to heed Imran Khan's protest call

Aleema Khan has called on the 'youth, students, and social media tigers' to rally behind the November 24 call for protest issued by her brother Imran Khan, founding chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Aleema Khan, conveyed the message on Thursday during an interaction with media persons in Rawalpindi, labelling the upcoming protest as the “final round.”

She stated that Imran Khan considers the protest a constitutional right, calling on students, overseas Pakistanis, and social media activists to prepare for November 24.

“Imran Khan has asked the youth to stand up for their future and resist the urge to leave Pakistan. He believes the younger generation has a role in saving the country,” she said.

Aleema also mentioned that overseas Pakistanis have pledged to hold protests globally on the same day. Imran Khan has reportedly laid out a strategy for the demonstration, insisting that supporters must persevere regardless of government attempts to hinder them.

The PTI leader’s sister added that Imran Khan has urged even "80-year-old aunties" to participate, while also asking Karachi and Quetta residents to rally within their provinces.

She stated that this is the call of the founder of PTI and it will be fully implemented adding that Imran Khan has sent a direct message to everyone, and in this protest, MNAs and MPAs will lead the way.

She expressed concerns about potential government interference, specifically citing Maryam Nawaz’s alleged attempts to prevent the march through "unconstituional means", but affirmed that protesters would still reach Islamabad even if arrests were made.

Aleema Khan emphasised that PTI lawmakers would lead the protest and that supporters are prepared to persist, regardless of obstacles.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced plans for a sustained protest starting on November 24, with demands to continue until the government responds.

We will return to Islamabad to 'take back our rights': K-P CM Gandapur

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said he has plans to return to Islamabad to “claim our rights,” vowing "peaceful protests" while criticising federal resistance to such demonstrations.

Speaking to media in Peshawar, CM Gandapur stated he has a “robust strategy” for the march but withheld details.

“We are accustomed to their oppressive measures,” CM Gandapur said, referring to previous federal actions to block protests, including the use of rubber bullets and trenches to deter demonstrators.

He emphasised that Pakistan’s constitution grants the right to protest, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will exercise this right responsibly.

“Our preparations for protest rallies and assemblies are always ready,” CM Gandapur added. “Though I cannot share the exact strategy, it will be effective. Despite our commitment to peace, we face barriers each time.”

He criticised the federal government’s frequent use of force against demonstrators and indicated that Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s resolve to assert its rights would not be undermined.

CM Gandapur avoided commenting on any ongoing court proceedings related to the planned protests.