PTI gets 3-hour permission for Lahore rally

The district administration of Lahore on Friday granted permission to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold its power show in the provincial capital's Ring Road, Kahna, tomorrow (Saturday) in line with the LHC’s directives.

In a no objection certificate (NOC), the deputy commissioner has set 43 conditions for tomorrow's public gathering, including fixing a time limit for the rally from 3pm to 6pm.

Moreover, the conditions also included that KP CM Gandapur “should tender apology publically for his vitriol during Islamabad Jalsa on September 8, whereas, all those under trial for hate speech in the previous public gathering shall not be allowed to participate/appear on stage".

Following the announcement, PTI leaders spoke to the media outside the Deputy Commissioner's office, confirming the rally’s location along Kahna Cattle Market near Ring Road.

PTI leader Ishtiaq A. Khan stated that while they would strive to comply with the rules, they cannot take responsibility for the Chief Minister’s actions.

Additionally, Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, highlighted the disparity in treatment, noting that while the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) was allowed to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan, PTI faced restrictions. He assured that PTI would conduct their rally peacefully.