ISLAMABAD, November 6: Tens of thousands of opposition supporters led by JUI-F’s Maulana Fazlur Rehman have gathered in Islamabad to demand the ouster of Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning of chaos if their demands were not met.
The protest in the capital is the first concerted opposition challenge Imran Khan has faced since he won a general election last year promising to end corruption.
Security remains tight in Islamabad with the government and diplomatic sector – just a few kilometres from the rally site – sealed off, and roads blocked from shipping containers.
Government has rejected resignation demand, PM rules out the
possibility of an NRO for protest leaders
Maulana Fazlur Rehman appreciated protesters for braving harsh weather conditions.
“If we can survive rain and stormy winds then nothing can stop us from achieving our targets,” he said in his address to the protesters.
The JUI-F chief announced converting ‘Azadi March’ into Seerat-e-Tayyaba Conference on 12 Rabiul Awwal.
He criticised the country’s judicial system, saying “one-sided justice and accountability” won’t be tolerated.
“We announce support to lawyers’ protest and demand that cases against Justice Qazi Faez Isa be taken back,” he said.-Agencies
