PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday, what party filed a petition in The Supreme Court is seeking its protection and it will announce the date for in next march to islamabad soon like the highest court rules on cause.
Turning to social media conference in Peshawar, Imran said he wanted Supreme Court to grant protection to the PTI march and answer whether Pakistanis have a fundamental right to hold peaceful protests.
He emphasized way The federal and Punjab governments reacted to the recent Azadi March organized by PTI. on May 25″firing [tear gas] shells and illegal using Punjab Police” and said that’s why party wanted decision of the Supreme Court.
“As soon how are they decision come, I will announce [the date for the next march] and we’ll leave [for the capital].”
This was stated by the chairman of PTI. party this time the planning would be better. “After [the previous] The ruling of the Supreme Court, we considered path would clear and no one will be chosen up. We won’t repeat the mistakes.”
Azadi March of PTI on May 25 was preceded by the government’s application of Article 144, a measure used to curb mass gatherings. Shipping containers have been delivered in place on major highways to block them path.
Unrestrained moves the marchers tried force through containers to make them way in Islamabad amid heavy shelling and batons by the police. PTI supporters were also arrested in cities of Punjab.
PTI march on D-Chowk in Islamabad and strafing of tear gas from the police took place despite directives from the Supreme Court for in former hold your protest in Islamabad H-9 area and orders for in government make no arrests or use force in connection with march.
However, Imran decided to turn back from 9th Avenue after filing six- the day before government for announcing elections and dispersing meetings and warning that he would return to the capital with otherwise “the whole people.”
In his speech today, Imran called party workers continue their struggle against “criminals” by telling them that what they were doing was “jihadand not politics”.
“Cruel, barbaric way in what kind of shelling was carried out … law enforcement agencies do not deal with this violence on them people. Only criminals do that.”
largest in pakistan problem was unfair, he said, adding that citizens would have to get their right through jihad.
“This is the most important time for nation. If we defeat them (acting government), Pakistan will progress. And if not us, then yours children have to fight this war.”
PML-N led coalition government was “threatening people and intimidating them”, he argued and argued that, according to the evidence collected by PTI, the shells were fired at party supporters were “those who only used against terrorists.”
The head of the PTI called. on his supporters to conquer fear, saying: “I am not afraid of anything, because I believe that we are fighting this war for our [future] generations.”
He claimed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah were “criminals” and “the most cowardly”. people”.
PTI petition
Previously in day, Barrister Ali Zafar filed a petition in Supreme Court on on behalf of of PTI secretary general Asad Umar.
Application, copy of which the available with Dawn.comput the number of questions in the SC, asking if there is freedom of movement and the right to peaceful protest and procession is a fundamental right enshrined in Constitution.
it also asked whether the rights granted under articles 4 (the right to with in conformity with law), 5 (loyalty to the state and obedience to the Constitution and the law), 8 (contrary to the laws with or in retreat of basic rights to be void), 9 (security of people), 10 (guarantees arrest as well as detention), 14 (immunity of dignity of man), 15 (freedom of movement), 16 (freedom of assembly), 17 (freedom of associations), 19 (freedom of speech) and 25 (equality of citizens) may be “unreasonably restricted by executive authorities through use of disproportionate and illegal force on civilians”.
Another question he asks is whether the state and government agencies can wrongfully deprive citizens of of their freedom, guaranteed by Articles 9 and 10, by the arrest of persons who participate in or intend to participate in peaceful protest for achieve their democratic rights.
He further asks if the PTI has “a fundamental right to organize, unite and hold a nationwide political rally, in conformity with Article 17 of Constitution, without unlawful interference from the federal and provincial government authorities”.
The petition asks the court to direct the federal and Punjab governments “not to torture or arrest or use Any force or coercive measures or intimidating tactics (including, but not limited to, conducting of illegal raids in their houses) against people who want take part in a rally organized by PTI.
it also asked the court to prohibit the authorities from obstructing or blocking access places or restrictions people movement.
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