Imran Khan urges protests for freedom amidst tense Pakistani market
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was recently released on bail, has called for nationwide protests in Pakistan on Sunday. The protests are being held to demand “freedom” in every street and village across the country. Khan had previously been arrested on corruption charges, which he claimed were the result of a conspiracy orchestrated by the Chief of General Staff.
Pakistan has been in a state of unrest since April 10, 2022, when Khan’s government fell with 174 “no” votes in the vote of confidence held in the parliament. Following this, Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the new prime minister with the support of the absolute majority.
Khan has been holding rallies and protests across various cities in Pakistan, calling for early elections that have not been answered so far. The tension between the security forces and his supporters has resulted in violence in some places, leading to Khan’s arrest. However, the decision was later reversed by the high court, and he was released on bail.
Khan blamed the Chief of General Staff for his arrest and called for demonstrations to push for early elections once again. He urged the public to make sacrifices for their freedom and to come out on the streets in every street and village in Pakistan.
However, the Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has threatened to shut down the Pakistani Justice Movement Party (PTI) due to the violent protests that followed Khan’s arrest. Sanaullah accused Khan of trying to spread chaos and anarchy in the country.
Khan’s call for nationwide protests has raised concerns about public safety, as tensions between his supporters and the security forces remain high. The upcoming protests on Sunday could further escalate the already volatile situation in Pakistan.
