PTI's Long March Will Be Peaceful, Says KP Chief Minister
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Sohail Afridi reiterated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf march will proceed peacefully on its announced date.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Friday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march would be conducted peacefully and held as scheduled, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
Afridi reiterated the assurance without providing additional detail, according to the available reporting, on the march's planned route, its stated demands, or the specific date on which it is set to take place.
Long marches have periodically featured in Pakistani politics as a form of mass political mobilization, often drawing large crowds and significant security deployments. Statements from provincial leaders about the peaceful conduct of such events are typically issued ahead of time as part of efforts to manage public expectations and security planning.
No response from federal authorities or other political parties regarding the planned march was included in the material reviewed for this report.
Sources
- PTI long march to be peaceful: KP CM — APP (Pakistan)
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