PTI Claims 700 Workers Arrested, Lawmaker Warrants Issued Ahead of March

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PTI claims 700 of its workers and supporters have been arrested in recent days.
Barrister Gohar Khan says arrest warrants have been issued for party lawmakers.
The party chairman insists a planned long march will be peaceful despite the alleged crackdown.

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PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan announced the party would hold a "completely peaceful" long march to demand its rights, calling for political reconciliation. He urged the Punjab government not to create obstacles. However, PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat suggested the march proceed on September 27 but stated he would not participate, expressing criticism of other party leaders.

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PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has claimed that around 700 party workers and supporters have been arrested in the last four to five days. He also stated that arrest warrants have been issued for party lawmakers ahead of a planned long march.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has claimed that around 700 party workers and supporters have been arrested over the last four to five days amid preparations for a planned long march. Speaking to the media at Parliament House, he stated that lists have been compiled against thousands more who are now in hiding, and that their families are facing difficulties. He added that arrest warrants have been issued for the party's MNAs and MPAs. Barrister Gohar condemned the alleged raids on lawmakers' homes and the treatment of their families. He reiterated that the party's protest would be peaceful, stating, "Not even a pot will be broken." He also responded to remarks attributed to Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, questioning if treating protesters like terrorists is democratic. "We are loyal to this country... why would you treat us like terrorists?" he asked.