Pakistan PTI Protest
Pakistan PTI Protest:
Thousands of people have come out on the streets in Pakistan. Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan are demanding his release.
The capital Islamabad has been converted into a cantonment. Violence has also taken place at many places during the protests. Meanwhile, America has advised Pakistani officials regarding action against the protesters. America said that officials should respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
.The recent protests in , triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, have seen thousands of his supporters flood the streets, demanding his release. The protests have been particularly intense in cities like Lahore,
Karachi, and Quetta, with demonstrators engaging in violent clashes with the police. In Lahore, protesters targeted public and private property, damaging infrastructure and blocking roads. In Karachi, supporters took to blocking major streets like Faisal, resulting in confrontations with the authorities. Some of the protests even turned deadly, such as in Quetta, where police fired on demonstrators, leading to casualties
The government has reacted by deploying riot control forces, imposing curfews in certain areas, and arresting close to a thousand protesters. To manage the situation, the government also imposed Section 144 in several regions, restricting large gatherings. Despite these measures, the protests have continued to grow, with PTI activists vowing to escalate their actions. The violence has raised concerns, especially with reports of looting and property damage during some protests
Internationally, the United States has expressed its concern, advising Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms during their handling of the protests. The U.S. urged the Pakistani government to ensure that any actions taken in response to the unrest do not infringe on the rights of the protesters
One policeman killed, several injured
Thousands of protesters have gathered near Islamabad on the appeal of Pakistan founder Imran Khan. Many protesters have also entered inside the capital. At least one policeman has died and many people have been injured in the clashes during this period.
Imran had announced
Jailed 72-year-old Imran Khan had announced “do or die” for nationwide protests on November 24. He made this announcement on 13 November. Khan had reportedly condemned the theft of mandate, unjust arrest of people and the passage of the 26th amendment to the Constitution. On the 26th amendment of the Constitution, he had said that it has strengthened the “dictatorial rule”. Khan has been lodged in Rawalpindi’s Jail since last year and has more than 200 cases registered against him, according to his party.
Pakistan PTI Protest
What did the US State Department spokesperson say?
“We support freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association around the world, including in Pakistan,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at his daily press conference. We call on the protesters to demonstrate peacefully and refrain from violence.” He said in response to a question, ”We call on the authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and maintain law and order. Miller said the US supports the right of people in Pakistan to protest peacefully.
PTI claims
Let us tell you that the protesters, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin and Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, had started their journey with the aim of staging a sit-in at D Chowk, located near several important government buildings in the capital Islamabad. Pakistan has claimed that police have arrested more than 3500 party leaders and workers in Punjab and Islamabad. (Language)
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