Imran Khan has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and ticket holders to participate in the party’s upcoming protest on November 24 or sever ties with the party.
In a recent statement, he stated that those unable to join the planned “power show” should “disassociate themselves” from the PTI, calling it a critical moment in the party’s struggle for freedom and justice.
This call follows Imran’s announcement on November 13 for nationwide protests, where he denounced what he described as a “stolen mandate,” unjust arrests, and the passage of the 26th amendment, which he claimed strengthened a “dictatorial regime.”
In a statement shared on X, Imran reiterated the importance of the November 24 protests. He framed the event as “a golden opportunity to secure genuine freedom for Pakistan” and warned that “enslaved nations eventually die away.”
He also acknowledged that while his initial calls for protest were directed at PTI members, he now extended the invitation to the entire nation. He called for people to join the demonstration with the same fervour as they did during the February 8 elections, which were marred by controversy.
Imran expressed concerns over the suspension of “foundational pillars of democracy” in Pakistan, citing issues such as the rule of law, free elections, and media freedoms.
He highlighted restrictions on broadcasting his statements and the severe limitations imposed on the media, alongside the widespread internet disruptions that have reportedly cost Pakistan Rs550 billion this year.
