PTI reiterates resolve to continue Nov 24 protest until demands are met

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reiterated its resolve to continue its protest movement starting on November 24 in pursuit of its demands.

The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of the party’s political committee held late on Saturday night, according to a statement posted on PTI’s official X account following the meeting.

In the statement, PTI reaffirmed its commitment to a peaceful protest campaign, as directed by its founding chairman, Imran Khan. “… as per the instructions of the founding chairman Imran Khan, our peaceful protest movement will start on November 24 from every city across Pakistan, and the convoys will begin their journey towards Islamabad,” the statement read.

The party emphasised that the protests would continue until its demands were met.

The demands outlined in the statement include the release of imprisoned party leaders, workers, and Imran Khan; the repeal of the 26th Constitutional Amendment; and the restoration of the ‘true mandate’ of the 8 February elections.

It was further stated that the political committee also took note of the country’s deteriorating economic situation and the increasing incidents of terrorism, “severely criticising the government’s inability to promptly address these pressing issues.”

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Calling on its supporters, the committee urged PTI workers and people from all walks of life to join the movement in large numbers to ensure its success. It described the campaign as a crucial step towards restoring democracy, upholding the constitution, and securing a better future for the nation.

The announcement comes at a time of uncertainty, with speculation mounting over whether PTI would cancel its protest or proceed with it, as Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar that the government cannot allow a protest, sit-in, or rally in light of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) order.