PTI announces support to JI Sep 20 march in return demands backing its Sep 27 long march

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday announced its support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) protest, while requesting JI’s backing in return for PTI’s upcoming September 27 long march in Islamabad, ARY News reported.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan welcomed JI Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman’s press conference, stating, “I welcome Hafiz Naeem and the JI.”

He added that PTI consistently stands by initiatives aimed at public welfare.Gohar noted that Hafiz Naeem has taken to the streets to demand the abolition of the petroleum levy and to seek relief for the public.

“We extend our support to Hafiz Naeem’s sit-in,” he said, emphasizing the need for measures that provide relief to the masses.

The PTI Chairman invited Hafiz Naeem and Jamaat-e-Islami to join PTI’s ‘Insaf March,’ adding that a formal invitation for the September 27 long march will be extended soon.

He also expressed appreciation for the JI chief’s statements regarding PTI founding chairman Imran Khan , thanking Hafiz Naeem for calling for Khan’s release from prison.

“I appreciate Hafiz Naeem’s words regarding freeing Imran Khan from captivity,” he noted.

Gohar reiterated that PTI will support JI’s long march against inflation and the petroleum levy, while extending an open invitation to all political parties to join PTI’s march on September 27.

He urged political leaders to unite for the prosperity and justice of the people, concluding, “We must establish a system that delivers genuine relief and justice to the public.”

He noted, “We have repeatedly declared each other terrorists, thieves, and robbers. Now, it is time for political parties to set aside personal egos.”

He emphasized that political parties must move forward for the prosperity and justice of the public, adding, “We must establish a system that provides relief and justice to the people.”

It is pertinent to mention here that during his press conference today, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman demanded the immediate release of all political prisoners, including PTI founder Imran Khan.

He also stated that all political parties, including the PTI, must be allowed to carry out their political activities freely.