Pakistan former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced Tuesday he will begin protest march with Supporters from the east city of Lahore to Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Friday to call for Early elections.
Smaller protests by Khan supporters took place last A week after the issuance of Pakistan’s highest election court found Khan is guilty of Selling illegally gifts Of foreign personalities and presidents of State, and his dismissal from his parliamentary seat.
“I decided to launch the Long March, starting on Friday at 11.00 am from Freedom Square in “From Lahore to Islamabad,” Khan told a press conference. in Lahore on Tuesday evening. The distance Between the two cities is about 380 kilometers (236.12 miles).
“I am a prisoner to press government To announce the elections immediately, “adding his supporters and party Individuals should avoid HNF.
since existence removed From office With no confidence vote in Legislature in April, Khan staged protests across the country calling for Early elections, but government He said they will hold as scheduled in October or November next year.
Last week’s ruling added To the political and economic uncertainty that has plagued Pakistan this year. seventy-year-old test cricket Their captains are an upside down politician of Abuse of his premiership from 2018 to 2022 to buy and sell it gifts in condition possession received during visits abroad and worth more More than 140 million Pakistani rupees ($634,920.63).
Election Commission of Pakistan ruled that Khan will be removed from his seat in parliament But he did not order a disqualification longer than public officewhich under Pakistani law can be up to five years.
political instability also fuel economic uncertainty, with international Rating agencies are asking whether current government Can maintain tough economic policies in The face of Political pressure and impending elections.
