PTI Haqeeqi Azadi March Oct 2022 - News and Updates
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There are a couple of things about the azadi march I have noticed. First, it has been way too long. I lost attention after about a week (and that was stretching it for me).
The second I thing I notice is that despite how long it’s been going on, people are still joining in large numbers. It’s kind of like a moving jalsa in actually reality. People come out when the march is there- then go back at end of day.
Psychologically, this is a bit tortuous for all those in power and PTI supporters alike. I do wonder what will happen when this all coalesces in to Islamabad whenever that happens
The second I thing I notice is that despite how long it’s been going on, people are still joining in large numbers. It’s kind of like a moving jalsa in actually reality. People come out when the march is there- then go back at end of day.
Psychologically, this is a bit tortuous for all those in power and PTI supporters alike. I do wonder what will happen when this all coalesces in to Islamabad whenever that happens
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I think Imran Khan now made a good move and soften the tone of the election. Cuz Pakistan's economy going down at a very rapid pace. Plus, IMF made some threatening demand...means an increase in electric bills and more taxes. Noncountry interested in loans or investment anyway.
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In Karachi power outages from 9am to 6.30pm pretty much kills any business in the commercial city of Pak.
Seriously how can it get to this, the mismanagement and corruption is a disease which needs eradicating.
Seriously how can it get to this, the mismanagement and corruption is a disease which needs eradicating.
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more hefty bills are coming in the next few weeks or months.. massive debt interest due next month..
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November 16, 2022
PTI Chairman Imran Khan is addressing party's long march via video link on November 15. SCREENGRAB
PTI Chairperson Imran Khan, addressing the participants of the long march, reiterated his party's demand for early polls and said it was the "only way out" for the present economic crisis plaguing Pakistan.
He said people think that the economy is "sinking and doesn't have the strength to pay debts" and the country faces a dangerous situation as debtors will lose faith and others will lose faith in investing, "which will lead to inflation and unemployment".
Maintaining that it was important to shore up confidence in Pakistan's economy, the PTI chairperson said the "only way to do this was to hold free and fair elections".
“PTI won by a margin of 75 percent in the by-polls despite attempted rigging," said Imran.
Referring to the matter of the new army chief's appointment, the former premier accused the government of bringing changes to the Army Act "for its own benefit". and added that all appointments made by the incumbent government were made for "personal benefits".
He also critisised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for consulting PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on the matter of the important appointment and said a convict was asked to take important decisions for the country.
Imran reiterated that all important appointments should be made on merit.
The ousted premier also accused a private TV channel of propaganda against him and the PTI and said the businessman they interviewed in Dubai was a "fraud".
He further said he will approach international courts against the media group and "will file a case for character assassination".
'Will announce tentative date for Pindi arrival soon'
Earlier, PTI leader and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday said that the tentative date for the party's long march entering Rawalpindi may be announced in the next 72 hours.
Addressing a press conference with fellow PTI leaders, Shireen Mazari and Zulfi Bukhari, Fawad said "the tentative date for when hundreds of thousands of people will head towards Rawalpindi" is likely to be announced within the upcoming few days.
Keeping his hopes high, he said "by the grace of God, this gathering will be the biggest political rally in history”.
Meanwhile, PTI's "Haqeeqi Azadi March" is set to rally in Jhelum, Sargodha, Mardan and Timergara today (Wednesday).
Shortly earlier, the party's Secretary General Asad Umar was welcomed by crowds in Kot Momin.
A massive rally was also held at Bajaur where Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and former federal minister Murad Saeed were to address the gathering.
According to sources, PTI chief Imran Khan is expected to arrive in the garrison city from Lahore on November 19 or 20.
Arrangements in place
The arrangements for his accommodation in Rawalpindi have been entrusted to a committee comprising MNAs Amir Mehmood Kiyani, Asad Umar and Ghulam Sarwar Khan.
A new 'bomb-proof highly secure special container' has been prepared for the former premier which will be delivered to the garrison city at midnight between Thursday and Friday.
The PTI chairman has also been proposed to stay in Punjab House in Rawalpindi, however, the proposal has not been approved yet.
According to the security plan, police commandos will be deployed on the roofs of the plazas and markets on both sides of Murree Road while no one will be allowed to stand or pass within 30 feet distance of the PTI chief’s container.
Hundreds of washrooms have also been built near Shamsabad for participants of the long march.
The Murree Road from Mureer Chowk to Faizabad will be closed for general traffic on the arrival of the participants of the long march in Rawalpindi, while the alternative traffic route on Rawal Road, Islamabad Expressway will remain open for the traffic.
A heavy contingent of police and rangers will be deployed on the metro bus track. Law enforcement agencies have assumed duties in the most sensitive areas of the cantonment.
A control room has been set up to monitor the march's participants while a separate special control room has been set up in the garrison area as well.
Cellular and internet services will be suspended on the arrival of long march participants in the garrison city while metro bus service will also be stopped.
It has also been decided to carry out aerial and drone surveillance of the participants. Emergency has been imposed in all hospitals in the city and cantonment area while all petrol pumps on the route of the long march will be completely closed.
According to highly reliable sources, there is also a possibility of major arrests and detentions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
All public and private schools across the city will be closed from Friday while wholesale vegetable, fruit and grain markets are being closed. It has also been decided to close the big commercial centre.
The commissioner, deputy commissioner, RPO and CPO visited the office of the sensitive organisation this week and gave a detailed briefing about the arrival of the long march to the garrison city besides receiving necessary instructions.
The Rawalpindi police have been instructed to be on alert to deal with any kind of situation. The police have also been provided with a large quantity of tear gas shells and rubber bullets.
Long march: Imran says govt changing Army Act for 'own benefit'
Fawad Chaudhry says 'tentative date' may be shared within 72 hoursNewsdesk
November 16, 2022
PTI Chairman Imran Khan is addressing party's long march via video link on November 15. SCREENGRAB
PTI Chairperson Imran Khan, addressing the participants of the long march, reiterated his party's demand for early polls and said it was the "only way out" for the present economic crisis plaguing Pakistan.
He said people think that the economy is "sinking and doesn't have the strength to pay debts" and the country faces a dangerous situation as debtors will lose faith and others will lose faith in investing, "which will lead to inflation and unemployment".
Maintaining that it was important to shore up confidence in Pakistan's economy, the PTI chairperson said the "only way to do this was to hold free and fair elections".
“PTI won by a margin of 75 percent in the by-polls despite attempted rigging," said Imran.
Referring to the matter of the new army chief's appointment, the former premier accused the government of bringing changes to the Army Act "for its own benefit". and added that all appointments made by the incumbent government were made for "personal benefits".
He also critisised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for consulting PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on the matter of the important appointment and said a convict was asked to take important decisions for the country.
Imran reiterated that all important appointments should be made on merit.
The ousted premier also accused a private TV channel of propaganda against him and the PTI and said the businessman they interviewed in Dubai was a "fraud".
He further said he will approach international courts against the media group and "will file a case for character assassination".
'Will announce tentative date for Pindi arrival soon'
Earlier, PTI leader and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday said that the tentative date for the party's long march entering Rawalpindi may be announced in the next 72 hours.
Addressing a press conference with fellow PTI leaders, Shireen Mazari and Zulfi Bukhari, Fawad said "the tentative date for when hundreds of thousands of people will head towards Rawalpindi" is likely to be announced within the upcoming few days.
Keeping his hopes high, he said "by the grace of God, this gathering will be the biggest political rally in history”.
Meanwhile, PTI's "Haqeeqi Azadi March" is set to rally in Jhelum, Sargodha, Mardan and Timergara today (Wednesday).
Shortly earlier, the party's Secretary General Asad Umar was welcomed by crowds in Kot Momin.
A massive rally was also held at Bajaur where Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and former federal minister Murad Saeed were to address the gathering.
According to sources, PTI chief Imran Khan is expected to arrive in the garrison city from Lahore on November 19 or 20.
Arrangements in place
The arrangements for his accommodation in Rawalpindi have been entrusted to a committee comprising MNAs Amir Mehmood Kiyani, Asad Umar and Ghulam Sarwar Khan.
A new 'bomb-proof highly secure special container' has been prepared for the former premier which will be delivered to the garrison city at midnight between Thursday and Friday.
The PTI chairman has also been proposed to stay in Punjab House in Rawalpindi, however, the proposal has not been approved yet.
According to the security plan, police commandos will be deployed on the roofs of the plazas and markets on both sides of Murree Road while no one will be allowed to stand or pass within 30 feet distance of the PTI chief’s container.
Hundreds of washrooms have also been built near Shamsabad for participants of the long march.
The Murree Road from Mureer Chowk to Faizabad will be closed for general traffic on the arrival of the participants of the long march in Rawalpindi, while the alternative traffic route on Rawal Road, Islamabad Expressway will remain open for the traffic.
A heavy contingent of police and rangers will be deployed on the metro bus track. Law enforcement agencies have assumed duties in the most sensitive areas of the cantonment.
A control room has been set up to monitor the march's participants while a separate special control room has been set up in the garrison area as well.
Cellular and internet services will be suspended on the arrival of long march participants in the garrison city while metro bus service will also be stopped.
It has also been decided to carry out aerial and drone surveillance of the participants. Emergency has been imposed in all hospitals in the city and cantonment area while all petrol pumps on the route of the long march will be completely closed.
According to highly reliable sources, there is also a possibility of major arrests and detentions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
All public and private schools across the city will be closed from Friday while wholesale vegetable, fruit and grain markets are being closed. It has also been decided to close the big commercial centre.
The commissioner, deputy commissioner, RPO and CPO visited the office of the sensitive organisation this week and gave a detailed briefing about the arrival of the long march to the garrison city besides receiving necessary instructions.
The Rawalpindi police have been instructed to be on alert to deal with any kind of situation. The police have also been provided with a large quantity of tear gas shells and rubber bullets.
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November 17, 2022
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday dismissed JUI-F Senator Kamran Murtaza’s petition to stop PTI’s ongoing long march, deeming it as “non-maintainable”.
The petition, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, states that the PTI chairman has been “trying to establish a narrative basing his ouster from the government on an international conspiracy and threatening to overthrow the incumbent government by marching into the capital territory”.
The petition adds “the sole purpose of such march is nothing more than to again, inter alia, create a situation of chaos and panic in the country through the use of force and illegal arms. It also highlights that ex-PM Imran “is preparing his party workers for waging a so called jihad against the state.”
A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice (CJ) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ayesha Malik, and newly elevated Justice Athar Minallah heard the plea in the apex court in Islamabad.
At the onset of the hearing, Senator Murtaza informed the court that the long march will reach Islamabad on Friday or Saturday, according to PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry.
“Daily activities can be disrupted due to the long march,” he said. “The long march is PTI’s right but that should not violate the rights of a common man.”
Responding to the petitioner, Justice Malik asked if the government has formulated any plans to regulate protests.
As the hearing continued, Justice Minallah termed the match an “executive matter”, urging the petitioner to approach the government instead of the court.
“The judiciary can only interfere during exceptional circumstances,” he said, asking that “if the administration can control the situation, why should the court interfere?”
Upon hearing the judges’ remarks, the JUI-F senator recalled how a man lost his life during the Wazirabad shooting. “The matter has gone too far now.”
Justice Malik said PTI’s long march has been going on for many days. “Have you approached the administration so far?” she asked the petitioner.
The top judge also referred to an audio clip of a PTI leader where the conversation revolved around bringing weapons to the march, and which was mentioned in the plea. “The law and order situation can be affected [regardless of the debate that whether] the audio is real or fake,” he said.
Justice Minallah asked the petitioner if protesters were carrying weapons during the first long march held by PTI this year on May 25.
“The right to protest is not unlimited but subject to constitutional limits,” he said.
When the hearing resumed after a half an hour’s break, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Amir Rehman presented his arguments. “We want the court to interfere in order to maintain a safe and peaceful environment,” he said.
At this, Justice Minallah asked the AAG if he was trying to say that the situation had already slipped out of the executive’s hands.
The additional attorney general responded by saying that the federal government wrote a letter to the Punjab government on the basis of Article 149 of the Constitution regarding the march.
According to the National Assembly website, Article 149 (4) titled “Direction to provinces in certain cases” states that “the executive authority of the Federation shall also extend to the giving of directions to a province as to the manner in which the executive authority thereof is to be exercised for the purpose of preventing any grave menace to the peace or tranquility or economic life of Pakistan or any part thereof.”
Justice Malik replied that if the Federation does not know how to fulfill its responsibilities, then “what can the Supreme Court do in administrative matters?”
Justice Minallah said that he understood the petitioner’s worries because of the prevailing situation but reminded that “the state is powerful and empowered.”
Meanwhile, the chief justice remarked: “We want peace and order in the country, not chaos. We don’t want to issue a verdict that is premature.”
Justice Bandial acknowledged that the Federation writing a letter to the provinces on the basis of Article 149 of the Constitution was a “serious situation”.
Advocate General Islamabad Jahangir Jadoon informed the court that directions were given to not hold the march after the Wazirabad incident.
“We asked PTI to give us the rally’s time and date many times but to no avail,” he said.
AAG Rehman further added that the administration asked the PTI to give a signed affidavit but it has not been presented so far. “That case is also underway in the Islamabad High Court (IHC).”
Justice Minallah maintained that the executives possess a wide range of powers, and wondered if the parliament and administration would be weakened if the court were to intervene.
Justice Malik advised the law officers to mobilise the administration so that they can play their due role. “There is a protest in Islamabad every other day,” the judge said. “Have you ever referred to the court against the rest of those protests?”
She further asked, “Why is the court’s interference needed for a specific political party’s long march?”
“The judiciary will intervene if there is a clear threat of constitutional violation,” the top judge stated.
The petitioner replied saying that the plea also highlighted previous constitutional violations committed.
In response, CJP Bandial said that perhaps the other parties had a different position on the violations. “Matters become complicated for the Supreme Court when its order is violated.”
He also made it clear that the court can be referred to again if the situation takes a turn for the worse.
Towards the end of the hearing, AG Jadoon told the court that the IHC will conduct a hearing on November 18 pertaining to the permission to hold a rally when the long march reaches the capital. “In the meantime, the administration has issued instructions to not hold the rally,” he said.
Earlier today in Jhelum, ex-planning minister Asad Umar said the party’s public gathering in Rawalpindi in the days to come will be the “biggest ever”, adding that the PTI will neither get threatened nor will it bow down.
Supreme Court dismisses JUI-F senator’s plea to stop PTI’s long march
Haseeb BhattiNovember 17, 2022
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday dismissed JUI-F Senator Kamran Murtaza’s petition to stop PTI’s ongoing long march, deeming it as “non-maintainable”.
The petition, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, states that the PTI chairman has been “trying to establish a narrative basing his ouster from the government on an international conspiracy and threatening to overthrow the incumbent government by marching into the capital territory”.
The petition adds “the sole purpose of such march is nothing more than to again, inter alia, create a situation of chaos and panic in the country through the use of force and illegal arms. It also highlights that ex-PM Imran “is preparing his party workers for waging a so called jihad against the state.”
A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice (CJ) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ayesha Malik, and newly elevated Justice Athar Minallah heard the plea in the apex court in Islamabad.
At the onset of the hearing, Senator Murtaza informed the court that the long march will reach Islamabad on Friday or Saturday, according to PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry.
“Daily activities can be disrupted due to the long march,” he said. “The long march is PTI’s right but that should not violate the rights of a common man.”
Responding to the petitioner, Justice Malik asked if the government has formulated any plans to regulate protests.
As the hearing continued, Justice Minallah termed the match an “executive matter”, urging the petitioner to approach the government instead of the court.
“The judiciary can only interfere during exceptional circumstances,” he said, asking that “if the administration can control the situation, why should the court interfere?”
Upon hearing the judges’ remarks, the JUI-F senator recalled how a man lost his life during the Wazirabad shooting. “The matter has gone too far now.”
Justice Malik said PTI’s long march has been going on for many days. “Have you approached the administration so far?” she asked the petitioner.
Long march is a political problem, says Chief justice
Chief Justice Bandial said that the petition referred to the violations committed during the previous march. “The long march is a political problem that can be resolved politically,” he said, maintaining that a strange situation can arise if the court begins interfering in such matters.The top judge also referred to an audio clip of a PTI leader where the conversation revolved around bringing weapons to the march, and which was mentioned in the plea. “The law and order situation can be affected [regardless of the debate that whether] the audio is real or fake,” he said.
Justice Minallah asked the petitioner if protesters were carrying weapons during the first long march held by PTI this year on May 25.
“The right to protest is not unlimited but subject to constitutional limits,” he said.
When the hearing resumed after a half an hour’s break, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Amir Rehman presented his arguments. “We want the court to interfere in order to maintain a safe and peaceful environment,” he said.
At this, Justice Minallah asked the AAG if he was trying to say that the situation had already slipped out of the executive’s hands.
The additional attorney general responded by saying that the federal government wrote a letter to the Punjab government on the basis of Article 149 of the Constitution regarding the march.
According to the National Assembly website, Article 149 (4) titled “Direction to provinces in certain cases” states that “the executive authority of the Federation shall also extend to the giving of directions to a province as to the manner in which the executive authority thereof is to be exercised for the purpose of preventing any grave menace to the peace or tranquility or economic life of Pakistan or any part thereof.”
Justice Malik replied that if the Federation does not know how to fulfill its responsibilities, then “what can the Supreme Court do in administrative matters?”
Justice Minallah said that he understood the petitioner’s worries because of the prevailing situation but reminded that “the state is powerful and empowered.”
Meanwhile, the chief justice remarked: “We want peace and order in the country, not chaos. We don’t want to issue a verdict that is premature.”
Justice Bandial acknowledged that the Federation writing a letter to the provinces on the basis of Article 149 of the Constitution was a “serious situation”.
Advocate General Islamabad Jahangir Jadoon informed the court that directions were given to not hold the march after the Wazirabad incident.
“We asked PTI to give us the rally’s time and date many times but to no avail,” he said.
AAG Rehman further added that the administration asked the PTI to give a signed affidavit but it has not been presented so far. “That case is also underway in the Islamabad High Court (IHC).”
Justice Minallah maintained that the executives possess a wide range of powers, and wondered if the parliament and administration would be weakened if the court were to intervene.
Justice Malik advised the law officers to mobilise the administration so that they can play their due role. “There is a protest in Islamabad every other day,” the judge said. “Have you ever referred to the court against the rest of those protests?”
She further asked, “Why is the court’s interference needed for a specific political party’s long march?”
Long march paralysed entire province: Senator Murtaza
In his response, Senator Murtaza said an entire province has been paralysed due to the long march, to which CJP Bandial told the JUI-F leader that he had approached the court on the basis of assumptions.“The judiciary will intervene if there is a clear threat of constitutional violation,” the top judge stated.
The petitioner replied saying that the plea also highlighted previous constitutional violations committed.
In response, CJP Bandial said that perhaps the other parties had a different position on the violations. “Matters become complicated for the Supreme Court when its order is violated.”
He also made it clear that the court can be referred to again if the situation takes a turn for the worse.
Towards the end of the hearing, AG Jadoon told the court that the IHC will conduct a hearing on November 18 pertaining to the permission to hold a rally when the long march reaches the capital. “In the meantime, the administration has issued instructions to not hold the rally,” he said.
Earlier today in Jhelum, ex-planning minister Asad Umar said the party’s public gathering in Rawalpindi in the days to come will be the “biggest ever”, adding that the PTI will neither get threatened nor will it bow down.
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