Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) set to hold a major rally in Sangjani on September 8, with a potential plan to close parts of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Containers have already placed at Faizabad, two days ahead of the rally, signaling preparations for road closures.
Rally Route Issued by Islamabad Administration
The Islamabad administration has released the official route plan for the rally. Attendees coming from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will use the M1 Motorway to reach the venue. PTI has granted permission for the rally, with participants required to follow the designated routes.
Major Political Developments, Says Barrister Gohar
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, during a press conference, stated that PTI has long been planning a significant rally in Islamabad. He emphasized that this rally would mark a major political development, with future rallies expected to held at the same venue in Sangjani.
Barrister Gohar assured that PTI has obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the event, and the rally will be conducted peacefully.
Shibli Faraz Criticizes PDM for Ignoring National Issues
Senior PTI leader Shibli Faraz, speaking at the same event, criticized the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and its successor for focusing on personal gains instead of addressing the nation’s problems. He stressed that real issues such as economic challenges overlooked.
Islamabad Administration Issues NOC with 42 Conditions
The Islamabad administration has granted PTI permission to hold the September 8 rally with a strict set of 42 conditions. The NOC, issued to PTI’s district president Aamir Mughal, includes guidelines for route management and security.
Route Plan for Rally Participants
According to the NOC, attendees from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will enter Islamabad via the M1 Motorway through the AWT Interchange, but vehicles will not allowed beyond Paswal Road. Convoys from Punjab will follow GT Road to Rawat, taking Chak Beli Road to the Chakri Interchange, and then proceed to Paswal Road.
Road Closures Expected in Islamabad
The district administration confirmed that all other roads leading to the rally venue will be closed, except for Margalla Avenue, which will remain open for Islamabad residents traveling to the event.
PTI’s September 8 rally in Sangjani is shaping up to be a significant political event, with road closures and security measures already in place. With major political developments expected, PTI leaders are emphasizing the peaceful nature of the rally while preparing for large-scale participation from across the country.