The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has finalised plans for a long march two weeks after Eidul Fitr to press for the release of its founder and former prime minister, Imran Khan.
Party sources confirmed to this reporter that preparations are underway, including the readiness of a specially equipped container that will serve as a command and protest hub during the demonstration. The container has been fitted with modern amenities such as CCTV cameras, air-conditioning units, and speakers to facilitate coordination and ensure participant comfort amid what could be an extended sit-in.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi inspected the container, which prominently displays the slogan “Freedom or Death” on its exterior, underscoring the movement’s resolve. According to PTI insiders, the march will culminate at Adiala Jail, where protesters will stage a sit-in (dharna) until the party founder is freed.
The announcement follows directives issued to PTI’s organisational wings and district units to gear up for the protest. Party leadership has indicated that the exact date for the long march will be declared before the end of Ramazan to allow ample time for mobilisation.
Confirming the development, PTI Peshawar District President Irfan Saleem stated that the party has unequivocally decided to launch the protest march. “Our leadership has instructed all workers to prepare for the demonstration,” he said.
“The protest will remain peaceful, and we will continue our democratic struggle. The party will announce the route, whether to Islamabad or directly to Adiala Jail, and workers will follow the instructions accordingly.”