PTI lawmaker arrested in Islamabad; Chitral residents protest detention ahead of planned Sept 27 march on capital.
The detention of a Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf legislator in Islamabad has triggered street demonstrations in Chitral, with party workers demanding his immediate release ahead of a planned Sept 27 march on the capital. Hundreds gathered Monday to protest the arrest of Fatehul Mulk Ali Nasir, the MPA from Lower Chitral, accusing authorities of political persecution.
- ▪Fatehul Mulk Ali Nasir, PTI MPA for Lower Chitral, arrested in Islamabad; residents and party workers held protests in Chitral city Monday.
- ▪Main rally led by Senator Falak Naz, PTI secretary Syed Farid Jan, and other leaders; demonstrators marched to Chitral Press Club for press conference.
- ▪PTI leaders condemned arrest as ‘worst example of tyranny and fascism,’ noting Nasir represents over 30,000 constituents and is member of Chitral’s royal family.
- ▪Chitral now without representation in assemblies: MNA Abdul Latif already detained in cases related to May 9 incidents; MPA Nasir now also imprisoned.
- ▪Party claims systematic political targeting of region’s leadership and demanded immediate, unconditional release of the Lower Chitral lawmaker.
- ▪PTI workers preparing to march to Islamabad on Sept 27 to demand release of party leader Imran Khan, whom senator described as ‘beacon of hope.’
- ▪Senator Falak Naz stated Imran Khan would soon be released, claiming ‘era of governing through batons and bullets is drawing to a close.’
- ▪Local PTI chapters finalizing logistics for capital march as Nasir’s arrest catalyzes increased mobilization across Chitral district.
Source: according to local media reports
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