Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), a major political party led by Imran Khan, held protests across Pakistan on Saturday. These demonstrations, dubbed a “Black Day,” were in response to the party’s claims of unfairness in the February 8 general elections. Several PTI leaders were taken into custody as rallies took place in different parts of the country.
The main PTI rally was held in Swabi, which is the capital city of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Currently, the PTI party is in control of this province. The party urged its supporters and workers to participate in protests throughout the nation.
Initially, the PTI wanted to organize a big rally in Lahore, a major city in the Punjab province. However, local authorities did not grant permission for this gathering. Even though the main rally was cancelled, smaller protests and meetings still happened in several other cities. The PTI continues to strongly believe that there were major issues with the election results.
The arrest of PTI leaders has increased the tension surrounding the “Black Day” protests. This action may reinforce the party’s argument that they are being unfairly targeted and suppressed for political reasons. The PTI insists that the February 8 elections were rigged and is calling for a complete investigation into these claims.
The situation is still changing, and it is difficult to predict what the long-term effects of these protests will be. The PTI’s continued opposition and accusations of election fraud could lead to further political instability in Pakistan. The party’s ability to bring its supporters together will play a key role in shaping the country’s political future.