District admin denies PTI rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on Feb 8

F.P. Report

LAHORE: The district authority has refused permission for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to stage a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan, citing security and logistical issues.

Officials explained that the request was declined due to several high-profile events already scheduled in the city.

The decision was made following recommendations from the District Intelligence Committee.

Additionally, past instances of code-of-conduct violations at PTI rallies were highlighted as a significant factor in the decision to deny the event’s approval.

Earlier today, the Lahore High Court directed the Lahore deputy commissioner to make a decision on the application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold power show at Minar-e-Pakistan on Feb 8 today.

Justice Farooq Haider of LHC conducted the hearing on the petition filed by PTI Punjab chief organiser Aaliya Hamza.

Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman and Lahore Deputy Commissioner Syed Moosa Raza also appeared before the court.

The deputy commissioner submitted the report in the court related to the public rally of PTI on Feb 8.

“A cricket match is already scheduled in Lahore on Feb 8 while horse and cattle show is also in progress,” the DC said in his report.