PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has pledged to persist with its anti-government movement following the arrest of several leaders from Parliament House in a late-night police crackdown. PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Omar Ayub Khan, Asad Qaiser, and others addressed a press conference, condemning the arrests and vowing not to back down.
Omar Ayub criticized the coalition government for jailing PTI leaders on what he termed “false allegations,” calling September 9 a “black day.” PTI senior leader Asad Qaiser announced the party would continue its struggle both on the streets and in the courts, demanding the release of Imran Khan and other detained members.
The press conference also saw journalists protesting remarks made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur against newsmen, for which an apology was assured.
The PTI’s core committee decided to launch nationwide protests and bring the issue of the arrests to the assembly floor. Meanwhile, PTI chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan was released after a case against him was discharged.
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq reprimanded the Islamabad IG of Police for the arrests and demanded their immediate release, emphasizing the dignity of parliament.
