Mohsin Naqvi ‘assures’ Barrister Gohar of meeting Imran Khan

In a significant development, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan that he will be allowed to meet the incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan. This comes after PTI announced plans for a massive protest on October 15 at Islamabad’s D-Chowk if the party wasn’t allowed to meet Imran Khan.

Condition for Calling Off Protest

PTI Central Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram stated that the protest will be called off if Imran Khan is allowed to meet Barrister Gohar, his family and lawyers. He emphasized that the protest isn’t against the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit but rather for access to Imran Khan.

Ban on Meetings

Imran Khan has been banned from meeting his family, lawyers, and party leaders at Adiala Jail due to security concerns. The Punjab government imposed this ban, effective until October 18, also applying to other prisoners.

Government Urges Postponement

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has urged PTI to postpone the October 15 protest in the national interest. Jamaat-e-Islami has also called on PTI to delay the protest.

Key Highlights

• Meeting Assured: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi allows PTI chairman to meet Imran Khan.
• Protest Condition: Meeting with family and lawyers required to call off protest.
• Ban on Meetings: Imposed by Punjab government until October 18.
• Government’s Appeal: Postpone protest in national interest.

The situation remains fluid, with PTI’s next move uncertain. Will the party call off the protest, or will the government’s assurances suffice?

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