Imran Khan calls for rally on December 13, threatens civil disobedience
Pakistan’s imprisoned Former prime minister Imran Khan has threatened to launch a nationwide civil disobedience movement, in an apparent bid to keep his public mobilisation campaign intact and to force the country’s powerful authorities to agree to his demands.
The rally in Peshawar is intended to honor party workers who lost their lives during the crackdown on his November 26 protest in Islamabad. The previous protest, dubbed Khan’s "final call," was met with significant resistance from security forces, resulting in violence and arrests.
Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has strategically chosen Peshawar for the gathering, given Khan’s strong popularity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the PTI governs. The December 13 rally is expected to draw a significant crowd, reflecting his continued influence in the region.
In addition to the rally, Khan has formed a five-member team to negotiate two key demands with the government: the release of undertrial prisoners and an independent judicial investigation into the crackdown on the November 26 protest as well as the May 9 protests last year. Both events were marked by widespread demonstrations from PTI supporters and severe responses from the government and security forces.
.png "Advertisement")
