In response to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) major rally in Swabi today, the Punjab government has implemented Section 144 in Rawalpindi for three days, restricting gatherings, rallies, and the display of weapons, as reported by Express News. This directive, issued by Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Cheema, aims to maintain public order as security forces remain on high alert, especially with PTI convoys traveling through Rawalpindi and Attock.
Additional security personnel have been deployed, including 1,500 officers from four districts, under the oversight of Rawalpindi’s Regional Police Officer (RPO). These officers, equipped with tear gas and riot control gear, are supported by logistical provisions, including transportation and food, arranged by the Central Police Office (CPO) Rawalpindi and District Police Office (DPO) Attock.
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In Swabi, PTI has finalized its preparations for the rally at the Motorway Rest Area, expected to draw a large crowd. PTI leaders, including Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Barrister Gauhar, Asad Qaiser, and others, are scheduled to speak, with the event anticipated to announce the party’s next steps. PTI Peshawar Region President Arbab Asim emphasized the historic nature of the rally, with leaders from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and central regions set to attend.
Elected representatives from Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, and other areas have been tasked with organizing transportation and food for their supporters, aiming to bring thousands of attendees to the rally. The event is expected to commence around 4 p.m., with attendance from across the region, including convoys from Peshawar and various districts. Former senator Faisal Javed will manage stage duties, while Rescue 1122 ambulances and fire brigade services will be on standby at the venue.
