The ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Monday has kicked off its sit-in in Islamabad to
protest against the superior judiciary for “facilitating” Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran
Khan in the wake of his recent arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case.
The protesters, which also comprise workers and supporters of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F),
have camped outside the Supreme Court with many seen climbing the judges gate as well after making
their way into the Red Zone.
Maryam says SC judges verdicts responsible for country’s “destruction”
Addressing the protesters, Maryam said the ruling PDM did not want to stage sit-in outside the
Supreme Court as they respect the Constitution and judges.
“[The] country’s progress and destruction linked to this building. The decisions of the judiciary are
responsible for the destruction of the country,” she added.
She also clarified that her criticism was not aimed at the judges but those elements in the apex court
“facilitating” PTI chief Imran Khan.
Addressing Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Maryam said: “Are you happy to see this sea of people or
not?”
Citizens advised to avoid Red Zone area
The Islamabad police advised the citizens to avoid Red Zone area as protesters are present there and
assured that the situation is still peaceful.
“Citizens should keep an eye on their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to 15
immediately,” the capital police said on Twitter handle.
Maryam, Fazl arrive at sit-in venue
PDM leadership including its chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and PML-N Senior Vice-President
Maryam Nawaz have reached the sit-in venue and have stepped onto the stage.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Interior and Legal Affairs Attaullah Tarar also reached
Shahrah-e-Dastoor earlier.
PTI chief terms PDM protesters “goons”
PTI chief, taking to Twitter, reacted to the PDM sit-in terming the protesters “goons” who are “being
facilitated by our security agencies to take over the SC and subvert the constitution”.
Khan has asked all citizens to be ready for “peaceful protests”, sharing fears regarding the “end of Pak
dream” once