{"id":568333,"date":"2026-09-22T15:04:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=568333"},"modified":"2026-09-22T15:04:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:04:35","slug":"pti-workersleaders-arrests-protested-in-khyber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pti-workersleaders-arrests-protested-in-khyber\/","title":{"rendered":"PTI workers,leaders arrests protested in Khyber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ashrafuddin Pirzada<br \/>\nLANDIKOTAL<br \/>\nPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers staged a protest outside the District Press Club Khyber at Bacha Khan Chowk in Landikotal Bazaar against the arrests of party workers, founder Imran Khan\u2019s sister Aleema Khan, party leaders,MNAs and MPAs.<br \/>\nPTI leaders and workers participated in the demonstration. Addressing the protesters, PTI leader Abdul Razzaq Shinwari, MNA Iqbal Afridi\u2019s focal person Zarabullah alias Haji Baba, Abu Durda Shinwari and others alleged that the federal government was arresting PTI workers, elected representatives and party leaders out of fear of the party\u2019s September 27 protest call.<br \/>\nThe speakers alleged that the government had lost public confidence and that the ongoing actions against PTI were against the Constitution and law. They also accused the government of undermining the democratic process and acting at the behest of powerful quarters.<br \/>\nThey said PTI workers would continue their struggle for their constitutional and democratic rights. The protesters said the demonstration was held on the call of PTI Khyber president and MNA Iqbal Afridi.<br \/>\nThe speakers demanded the immediate release of arrested party workers and leaders and called for ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution and law in the country.<br \/>\nThey also claimed that PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan had been unjustly imprisoned, calling it a violation of human rights. They raised questions about his arrest and legal proceedings, saying the situation was a matter of concern regarding the country\u2019s political situation and judicial independence.<br \/>\nThe speakers called for all decisions in the country to be made in accordance with the Constitution and law, saying PTI would continue to raise its voice for the rights of its workers and leaders.<br \/>\nThe protesters chanted slogans demanding the release of Imran Khan, Aleema Khan and other PTI workers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ashrafuddin Pirzada LANDIKOTAL Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers staged a protest outside the District Press Club Khyber at Bacha Khan Chowk in Landikotal Bazaar against the arrests of party workers, founder Imran Khan\u2019s sister Aleema Khan, party leaders,MNAs and MPAs. PTI leaders and workers participated in the demonstration. 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