LAHORE: The caretaker government of Punjab asked the PTI leaders in Lahore to take “extra precaution” in view of party’s gatherings in Lahore today.
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The instruction came as the PTI was all set to take out a rally from Zaman Park to Data Darbar where party chief Imran Khan along with other leaders were also expected to be in attendance. The rally is dedicated to “respect and dignity of the judiciary” which, according to the PTI, is under attack from political quarters, party insiders term it a “formal commencement of the election campaign.”
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In a letter to PTI leader Yasmin Rashid, the provincial home department has urged upon party leadership to make strict security arrangements for the rally in the provincial capital as there would be unusual activity in the city today (Wednesday) due to Aurat March taking place on account of International Women’s Day.
The provincial authorities conveyed its concerns to Dr Yasmin Rashid through a letter, asking them to cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
“The leadership of PTI including Chairman PTI is also expected to address the general public/ participants at different places during a rally in Lahore today. It is also expected that a large number of people are likely to attend the said rally.”
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لاہور: پنجاب حکومت نے پی ٹی آئی قیادت کو آج الرٹ رہنے کے لئے مراسلہ جاری کر دیا
ملک میں اس وقت حالات بہتر نہیں ہیں۔پنجاب حکومت
محکمہ داخلہ پنجاب نے پی ٹی آئی پنجاب کی صدر ڈاکٹر یاسمین راشد کو آج ریلی کے حوالے سے اپنے خدشات سے آگاہ کر دیا ۔۔ pic.twitter.com/jrWrZBdHiD— MM News (@mmnewsdottv) March 8, 2023
According to the letter, “it is pertinent to mention here that given the current security situation of the country, public gatherings are not advisable. Furthermore, women march Is also going to be held In connection with International Women’s Day” which is likely to draw a large number of participants.“
“Therefore , in view of aforementioned facts, It Is reiterated that the organizers of PTI rally should take extra precautions and cooperate with LEAs to thwart any untoward incident,” the letter said.
