Masses rejected PT's call for protest, claims CM Mayam Nawaz

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif gave credit to the people of Punjab for their firm stance against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as she lamented the protest march that paralysed life in twin cities.

Following the crackdown by the security forces, PTI announced to end of its protest in Islamabad late night.

As the political tensions subsides, Maryam Nawaz took to Twitter, and acknowledged unwavering support of the people of Punjab for not backing the demonstrators.

She emphasized that the provincial government was fully aware of the disruptions caused by the protest and the resulting inconvenience to the masses.

She further ordered the immediate reopening of all major internal and external routes across the province to restore normalcy and ensure the smooth movement of traffic.

Chief Minister directed provincial administration to take swift action to ensure the continued supply of essential food items, underscoring the importance of controlling inflation and preventing unnecessary price hikes during this period of disruption.