KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Dr Arif Alvi tweeted on Tuesday saying that the government had denied permission to the party to hold a peace march in Waziristan which is scheduled to be held in the upcoming days.
In his tweet, Dr Alvi said that the government had refused permission saying that it was impossible for 100,000 people to enter the area due to security concerns.
Dr Alvi though added that this would not deter their plan.
South Waziristan administration has already denied the PTI permission to stage a rally in the region citing volatile security.
For their part, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have offered security to Imran Khan and his supporters during their “peace march” scheduled for October 7.
Earlier, the TTP had criticised Imran’s statement in which he had called himself a “liberal”. The group contended that by classifying himself as a liberal, Imran had proved that he was a slave of the Western powers.
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Allah protect Khan from any damage. We are praying for his health and will support him tooth and nail.
You guys have serious misconceptions about Imran Khan. Drone attacks is one of the major issue which not only weakens Pakistan's sovereignty but also takes innocent lives, if its too easy for you guys to say let the collateral damage happen then I am astounded by this insensitivity. PTI did protest against re-opening of NATO supply, but the government didn't even bother negotiating. PTI is at least doing something that other parties dare not to do. Waziristan is part our country only and marching there is one of the most diplomatic and daring thing to do. I believe in Imran Khan, his party and his cause, and having diplomacy towards TTP is better than fighting them, as the government has been doing for a decade, and has resulted in worse conditions.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Imran Khan can't seem to please all his critics. Oh well it is about time there was a March for Peace.
he is fooling pashtoons just like jamate islami did in the name of islam. if he is really serious about stopping drones so then why dont he go protest before GHQ to stop the drones. whats the point in going to mountains when he can do the same protest effectively
If Taliban's protection is needed for this rally then it justifies drone strikes rather than opposing them. It kills the very purpose of this rally. True there are civilian loss because of them but how else you can root out these militants then if no one can dare enter this terrotory without the blessing and protection of Talibans.
the TTP may end up being the only electoral ally of the PTI given the kind of internal strife the party is facing these days.
Good excuse for Imran to boycott peace march.
Government of Pakistan and fake liberals are afraid that Imran Khan is emerging as the great national leader that he is!
please stop cheating nation anymore, we had enough in shape of anti drone SIT in before
These guys havent done anything to stop nato supplies. But they want to show their muscle streght by going to tribal areas. why?
Liberals call him Taliban Khan Moulvis call him a jewish agent
All status quo parties scarred of Kaptaan
Govt is afraid of Imran Khan's determination. But imran should go
Imran Khan has become politicly stunt man...after every 3 months, he brings new lolly-pop for PTI kids...
Where is the campaign against Nato Supplies, Which he was suppose to launch...?
Is Waziristan no longer part of Pakistan?
Birds of a feather flock together ! PTI and TTP appear to be converging on their ideologies and interests !!