PTI workers congregate at Minar-e-Pakistan for 'historic' rally
LAHORE: A large number of party workers from across the country flocked to Minar-e-Pakistan to attend a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) power show in Lahore today.
The rally has been dubbed a "Tsunami plus show" by party chairman Imran Khan, who will present a 10-point agenda during his address at around 9pm.
"Today, the Tsunami plus show at Minar-e-Pakistan will break records of all political rallies held in the country," Imran said earlier.
He added that the party will present the agenda of 'naya [new] Pakistan' and make efforts to bring stability in the country.
Prior to this, the PTI had held a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on October 30, 2011. Organisers have claimed that they will attract similar if not larger crowds this time around.
While talking to journalists in Lahore on Saturday, Imran said he would also speak about the party’s future policy at the rally.
He also spoke to local and foreign journalists about Pakistan’s foreign policy, saying it fell under the purview of civilian government. However, he said, it is necessary to discuss security matters with other institutions.
About Pakistan’s dialogue with India, Imran said talks could not be held as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s did not have a mindset for negotiations. Nevertheless, he had asked India [in the past] not to close doors for dialogue, the PTI chief added.
Regarding the tribal areas, Imran said the merger of Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was necessary but Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman and Pakhtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mehmood Achakzai were coming in its way.
New party songs
As a part of preparations for the rally, PTI has also released three party songs, one of which has been sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan titled Dam Mast Qalandar.
The lyrics of the song have been penned by PTI leader Usman Dar.
The songs deal with the theme of ending corruption and iqama.
