Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, announced Tehreek e Insaf holding a power show at the Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on Wednesday, the same venue from where he kicked off his successful 2013 election campaign.
The announcement comes a day after intense clashes broke out between the police and PTI activists as Imran’s convoy reached the judicial complex in Islamabad ahead of his appearance before the district and sessions court in the Toshakhana case.
The PTI chairman’s vehicle was stopped merely 100 metres from the gate of the judicial complex as police blamed party activists for blocking the route, while PTI claimed the law enforcers were restricting Imran’s movement.
The former prime minister had earlier announced a rally at the Minar-e-Pakistan today but the Lahore High Court (LHC) had restrained the PTI leadership citing the ongoing law and order situation.
During an address to his supporters today, Imran said that the event would now take place on Wednesday, serving as a referendum to determine the nation’s position. “Everyone will know where the nation stands and where the cabal of crooks and their handlers stand.”