Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has launched a fundraising campaign for its planned long march, with party workers beginning to contribute as the party presses ahead with preparations for the October 4 mobilisation.
Chief Minister Joins Fundraising in Peshawar
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi took part in the fundraising activity in Peshawar, where workers were seen making contributions for the planned mobilisation. The campaign underscores the party’s determination to finance and organise the procession, which is expected to begin from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to reports, PTI has finalised arrangements for the mobilisation, though the exact route and logistics have been the subject of internal discussions. Recent reports indicated the party had weighed launching the march from the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before settling on a final route.
Afridi Says Negotiation Details Not Yet Received
Speaking during the fundraising activity, Afridi said he had not yet received details of the government’s negotiations. He stated that the party’s demands had already been conveyed to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan.
Afridi added that Barrister Gohar was travelling to Peshawar and would brief the media about the situation later on Friday.
Government and Opposition Hold First Round of Talks
The fundraising drive comes as government and opposition representatives held talks on Friday over the political situation and the PTI’s planned October 4 protest. The first round of discussions concluded with both sides agreeing to continue the dialogue on Saturday.
PTI has maintained that its October 4 mobilisation will go ahead despite the ongoing negotiations. The march was initially scheduled for September 27 but was subsequently postponed to October 4. Party leaders have linked the mobilisation to demands concerning party founder Imran Khan and other political issues.
Key Developments at a Glance
- PTI has launched a fundraising campaign for its October 4 long march.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi participated in the fundraising activity in Peshawar.
- The march is planned to begin from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with arrangements reportedly finalised.
- Afridi said he has not yet received details of the government’s negotiations.
- Government and opposition representatives held a first round of talks on Friday and agreed to continue dialogue on Saturday.
- The march was initially planned for September 27 before being postponed to October 4.
