PTI Plans Protest at D-Chowk During SCO Summit in Islamabad
On October 15, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is set to hold a protest at Islamabad’s D-Chowk, coinciding with the start of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. This decision was made following a PTI political committee meeting. Sheikh Waqas Akram, PTI’s central information secretary, announced the protest on social media, emphasizing it would be ‘powerful’.
PTI has called off protests in Punjab and demanded the release of its workers, leaders, and Members of Provincial Assembly (MPAs) detained there. Akram accused the government of unlawful raids and arrests, claiming that PTI chairman Imran Khan’s life is threatened by the government’s actions, which have deprived him of basic human rights.
Akram stated that if Imran Khan is not granted access to basic rights, family, and party leaders, the entire nation would protest on October 15. Meanwhile, the SCO Summit will take place in Islamabad from October 15-16.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif criticized PTI’s protest plans, likening them to the 2014 sit-in that disrupted the country during a Chinese president’s visit. He vowed not to allow a repeat of such events, emphasizing the negative impact on Pakistan’s image and economy.
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PTI -: PTI stands for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which is a political party in Pakistan. It was founded by Imran Khan, a former cricketer and politician.
D-Chowk -: D-Chowk is a famous public square in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. It is often used for political gatherings and protests.
SCO Summit -: SCO stands for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which is a group of countries that work together on political, economic, and security issues. The summit is a meeting where leaders from these countries discuss important matters.
Sheikh Waqas Akram -: Sheikh Waqas Akram is a politician associated with the PTI party in Pakistan. He announced the protest at D-Chowk.
Imran Khan -: Imran Khan is a well-known politician in Pakistan and the founder of the PTI party. He was also a famous cricketer before entering politics.
Shehbaz Sharif -: Shehbaz Sharif is a Pakistani politician and the current Prime Minister of Pakistan. He is a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) party.
2014 sit-in -: The 2014 sit-in was a large protest organized by PTI in Islamabad, demanding the resignation of the then Prime Minister. It lasted for several months and caused significant disruption in the city.