Imran Khan announces protest at D-Chowk for ‘judiciary’s independence’

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister, has called for a series of protests in support of the judiciary, set to begin in several cities.

The protests will start on October 2 in Mianwali, Faisalabad, and Bahawalpur. Khan, currently held in Adiala Jail, issued a statement on Monday outlining the upcoming protests.

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“We will protest at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on October 5, and on October 4, Friday, we will gather at D-Chowk [in Islamabad].” In his statement, Khan expressed concerns over a “London Plan” aimed at dismantling PTI, linking his arrest to this alleged scheme.

Khan encouraged his supporters to remain fearless, stressing that PTI’s protests would be peaceful. He also criticized the treatment of women within the party, referencing an 80-year-old woman who was jailed without much attention.

Khan extended his support to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who has spearheaded a march towards Islamabad. He praised Gandapur for mobilising the people of the province and reiterated his belief in an upcoming revolution, stating that the PTI’s message has resonated with the public.