despite the court order
QUETTA/SWABI
The local administration of Quetta on Friday denied the PTI permission to hold a public rally in the district, despite the “court order”, owing to concerns related to the law and order situation. The PTI has announced to hold a protest at the Hockey Ground, Quetta, on Saturday. Requesting the PTI to postpone the rally, Quetta Deputy Commissioner Saad bin Asad said there were security concerns in the metropolis this month. Saad said examinations of public service commission were being held at the Ayub National Stadium. Whereas, he said, various games were being played in the Hockey Ground.
The DC warned those who violated the orders would face the music. A PTI’s provincial spokesperson said the court had obliged the local administration to provide a place for the rally. However, he said, the DC was employing delaying tactics in giving permission despite the court directive.
On the other hand, the PTI is prepping to hold a public gathering in Service Area, near Swabi Interchange. The rally was announced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur last Saturday. —DNA
