PTI Civil Disobedience: Action Pending Clear Instructions
PTI to Implement Imran Khan’s Civil Disobedience Plan After Clear Instructions, Says Gandapur
PTI Civil Disobedience: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, recently made statements about the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party’s plans to follow through with a civil disobedience movement, as outlined by PTI’s incarcerated leader, Imran Khan. Gandapur explained that the PTI leadership would only move forward with the plan once clear and specific instructions were provided by Khan.
Clarity Needed for Civil Disobedience Action
PTI Civil Disobedience: Addressing reporters in Peshawar on Sunday, Gandapur emphasized the need for more clarity before the PTI could implement the civil disobedience movement. He mentioned that while Khan’s directive had been issued, the party still awaited detailed guidance on proceeding.
“We will act on whatever orders are given by Imran Khan, but we are waiting for more detailed instructions on how to carry out the civil disobedience effectively,” Gandapur said.
Imran Khan’s Call for Action
PTI Civil Disobedience: On December 5, Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, revealed his “trump card” — the call for a civil disobedience movement if their demands were unmet. This included the release of political prisoners, a judicial inquiry into the violent events of May 9 and November 26, and other demands to restore the PTI’s electoral mandate.
This move came after several PTI supporters were killed in violent clashes with security forces during nationwide protests on November 24, which were triggered by the government’s refusal to address the PTI’s grievances.
Violent Protests and Their Aftermath
PTI Civil Disobedience: The protests on November 24 were marred by violence, resulting in casualties. Clashes between PTI supporters and security forces, including police and Rangers, led to the death of six people, including a police officer. The PTI leadership had called for peaceful protests, but the situation escalated quickly, with PTI retreating from the Red Zone in Islamabad after days of intense demonstrations.
Imran Khan had also publicly criticized his party leadership for not taking a firmer stance on the situation, stating that if no action were taken by December 15, he would have no choice but to escalate the movement.
Setting a Deadline for Action
PTI Civil Disobedience: According to PTI leader Raoof Hasan, Khan had set a deadline of December 14 for the party’s negotiating committee to resolve the three primary demands. If no substantial progress was made by that date, the PTI leader threatened to start the civil disobedience movement by December 16.
Hasan clarified that Khan had explained that the negotiations were not open-ended and that the committee had until December 14 to bring a viable proposal.
Information Minister Skeptical of PTI’s Commitment
PTI Civil Disobedience: The Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, responded to Gandapur’s comments, expressing doubts about the PTI’s commitment to peaceful protests. Tarar questioned the PTI’s record in organizing peaceful demonstrations, pointing out that the party had often armed its supporters during past protests.
“You’ve never called for a peaceful protest,” Tarar said in a video statement. “If your protests were peaceful, you wouldn’t have armed your supporters.” He further remarked that the government was prepared for any future actions from the PTI but raised concerns about the party’s ability to mobilize its supporters effectively.
Conclusion
PTI Civil Disobedience: The political situation in Pakistan remains tense as the PTI prepares for potential civil disobedience, depending on the outcome of negotiations. The government is on high alert and ready for any future actions from the PTI, although skepticism exists about the party’s ability to rally widespread support for their cause.
As the December 16 deadline approaches, all eyes are on Imran Khan and the PTI’s next move.
Source: AajNews
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