Political Rally: PTI Faces Fascism from PML-N
Current Crackdown on PTI Supporters
Aggressive Tactics Employed
PML-N is using aggressive tactics to prevent PTI from holding political rally in Lahore. Authorities are placing containers to block routes and conducting raids on people’s homes. Police are arresting not just PTI members but also their families.
Historical Context: The 2011 Gathering That Shook PML-N
In September 2011, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a massive gathering at Minar Pakistan in Lahore. This event shocked the Sharif family and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The gathering’s size and location outshone a simultaneous PML-N event at Bhati Chowk.
Violation of Privacy and Civil Liberties
The crackdown has led to violations of privacy and civil liberties. Even supporters of other parties, like the Pakistan Peoples Party, face arrest if their family members support PTI.
Imran Khan’s Response to the Situation
“Do or Die” Rally in Lahore
Imran Khan has declared the upcoming Lahore rally as a “do or die” event. He’s called on supporters to fill jails if the rally is stopped.
Criticism of Judicial Amendments
Khan criticizes recent judicial amendments, claiming they’re designed to protect specific judges. He argues these changes threaten the Supreme Court’s integrity.
Legal Battles and Political Maneuvering
High Court Intervention
A larger bench of the High Court has been formed to decide on PTI’s permission to hold the rally. Justice Farooq Haider will lead the bench.
Election Commission Controversy
Khan accuses the Election Commission of not implementing Supreme Court orders. He sees this as a dangerous precedent for rule of law in Pakistan.
Former President Arif Alvi’s Revelations
Criticism of Current Government
Alvi compares the current government unfavorably to Pervez Musharraf’s martial law. He claims 90% of Pakistanis support Imran Khan.
Military Interference
Alvi reveals past incidents of military interference in his duties as president. He describes attempts to prevent him from meeting martyrs’ families.
The Push for a New Legal Court
Bilawal’s Proposal
Bilawal Bhutto proposes creating a new legal court, ostensibly to fulfill the Charter of Democracy.
Skepticism from Opposition
Critics question why this wasn’t done during previous tenures. They suspect it’s an attempt to establish control over the judiciary.
In conclusion, Pakistan’s political landscape remains tense. The struggle between PTI and PMLN continues, with both sides employing various tactics. The situation raises concerns about democratic processes and the rule of law in the country.