From the killing of security personnel to raging protests, Pakistan has been rocked by internal chaos. In a major embarrassment for Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, a leading politician in the country has criticised the military's approach and conceded that his country is falling apart. Addressing a public gathering in Pakistan's Punjab province, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Fazlur Rehman asserted that the responsibility for defending the country rests with the military and not ordinary citizens.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/maulana-fazlur-rehman-says-pak-is-disintegrating-fires-contest-polls-dare-at-munir-1784022118944/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/maulana-fazlur-rehman-says-pak-is-disintegrating-fires-contest-polls-dare-at-munir-1784022118944/embed</a>

Maulana Fazlur Rehman said," The entire area of Balochistan had gone outside the authority of Pakistan. Even today, there is no writ of the Pakistan government there. We were crying over the Baloch area. Now, even the Pashtun area is bathing in blood. We have got over 50 dead bodies in the Pashtun areas over the last two to three days."&nbsp;On this occasion, Rehman also accused the military of pushing future generations towards violence. Taking a veiled dig at Munir's political meddling, the veteran member of parliament dared military personnel to retire and contest elections. To test the army's popularity on the ground.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-diplomacy-and-economy-asim-munir-has-new-role-in-pakistan-population-control-1783776201187">After diplomacy and economy, Asim Munir has new role in Pakistan: Population control</a>&nbsp;Maulana Fazlur Rehman said, “If you want to do politics, then take off your uniform and come. Take part in the election. You will get to know how many votes people in uniform receive. It is your right to put anyone in government and to snatch it away from whomever you wish.”&nbsp;The public criticism of the Pakistan Army comes at a juncture when Balochistan is on the boil, even as Pakistan continues to jail human rights activists like Dr Mahrang Baloch. The unrest on the ground cannot be understated. Last week, the Pakistani military revealed that insurgents had abducted and executed 18 police officers. After attacking a police post. This is not all; eleven soldiers were killed when their vehicle was ambushed on a highway.&nbsp;As per Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi, at least 114 militants have been killed,Across Balochistan, several operations were conducted thereafter. Meanwhile, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif sought to deflect the blame by chairing a meeting attended by Munir and Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti last week. He accused militants of using Afghanistan's territory to launch attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well as Balochistan. Pakistan's deteriorating security situation is also evident from hard data.&nbsp;According to the South Asia Terrorism portal, Pakistan has already witnessed 650 incidents of killing in 2026 so far. 487 civilians and 730 security personnel have lost their lives. On the other hand, close to 1,200 militants have been killed. Apart from its own backyard, the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is almost at the point of no return. A new slogan emphasising that PoJK won't become another province of Pakistan is reverberating throughout. In the illegally occupied Indian territory, thousands of supporters of the civil society group Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have been on a sit-in at Rawalakot's Eidgah ground. Since June 9, the protests were originally ignited by a ban on JAAC, which put forth 38 demands, including the abolition of 12 seats in the so-called legislative assembly, which are dominated by Pakistanis.&nbsp;Over the weekend, fresh violence was reported in PoJK's Baagh Arja Jandala area. As per reports, security personnel opened fire on peaceful protesters as demonstrations continued over demands for basic rights, economic relief, and political freedoms. In another challenge for the Munir-led forces, JAAC has now declared that it would stage a,long march towards Muzaffarabad on July 15. And has further appealed to the general public to participate in full force. With the ongoing conflict with Afghanistan and Munir's disdain for any dialogue with the opposition and civil society forces within Pakistan, as well as PoJK. It is amply clear that the internal turmoil in Pakistan is unlikely to settle down anytime soon.

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman heavily criticised Army Chief Gen Asim Munir, daring him to ditch the uniform and contest elections as Pakistan faces instability.

From the killing of security personnel to raging protests, Pakistan has been rocked by internal chaos. In a major embarrassment for Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, a leading politician in the country has criticised the military's approach and conceded that his country is falling apart. Addressing a public gathering in Pakistan's Punjab province, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Fazlur Rehman asserted that the responsibility for defending the country rests with the military and not ordinary citizens. https://www.wionews.com/videos/maulana-fazlur-rehman-says-pak-is-disintegrating-fires-contest-polls-dare-at-munir-1784022118944/embed

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman heavily criticised Army Chief Gen Asim Munir, daring him to ditch the uniform and contest elections as Pakistan faces instability.&nbsp;

‘Pakistan is disintegrating’: Fazlur Rehman dares Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir to contest polls

Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday said that the foreign funding case is "the biggest scandal in Pakistan`s political history" and its central character is Prime Minister Imran Khan, reported Dawn.

He accused Khan of illegally collecting millions of rupees and using it "for political disruption and election rigging by bringing the money into the country through hundi and other means".

Rehman said the foreign funding case against the ruling PTI has been pending for six years while the Prime Minister took "the mother of NROs" to create political instability in Pakistan and "used funds collected in the name of charity for personal business and spreading chaos, illegally and through secret accounts".

The foreign funding case against the PTI was filed in November 2014 by Akbar S Babar, a founding member of the party. The case relates to allegations of undisclosed foreign funding of the PTI, reported Dawn.

"We will demand the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to immediately give a decision on the crime which has been accepted," he said, adding that further delays were giving rise to doubts and suspicions.

Referring to former premier Nawaz Sharif, Rehman said, on one hand, a decision was issued against an elected prime minister within six months, while a case was pending against a "selected" prime minister for six years. "What kind of justice is this?" he asked.

Ahead of the scheduled march to ECP today (January 19) by PDM - an 11-party alliance against Imran Khan, the Maulana reiterated that PDM members were democratic people and followed the Constitution and law.

"We want the freedom of democracy in the country because that is the demand of the Constitution and the law," he added.

"The PDM leadership will enthusiastically stage a protest demonstration in front of the Election Commission regarding the foreign funding case," said the Maulana after a meeting of the PDM steering committee in Islamabad.

The PDM chief appealed to Pakistanis to participate in the protest for the sake of "national security" and against "obtaining funds from anti-Pakistan lobbies".

The PDM had announced last week that it would stage a demonstration outside the ECP offices in Islamabad on January 19, when the commission is set to resume the hearing of the foreign funding case against the PTI on Tuesday, reported Dawn.

Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday said that the foreign funding case is "the biggest scandal in Pakistan`s political history" and its central character is Prime Minister Imran Khan, reported Dawn.

Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday said that the foreign funding case is "the biggest scandal in Pakistan`s political history" and its central character is Prime Minister Imran Khan, reported Dawn. He accused Khan of illegally collecting millions of rupees and using it "for political disruption and election rigging by bringing the money into the country through hundi and other means". Rehman said the foreign funding case against the ruling PTI has been pending for six years while the Prime Minister took "the mother of NROs" to create political instability in Pakistan and "used funds collected in the name of charity for personal business and spreading chaos, illegally and through secret accounts". The foreign funding case against the PTI was filed in November 2014 by Akbar S Babar, a founding member of the party. The case relates to allegations of undisclosed foreign funding of the PTI, reported Dawn. "We will demand the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to immediately give a decision on the crime which has been accepted," he said, adding that further delays were giving rise to doubts and suspicions. Referring to former premier Nawaz Sharif, Rehman said, on one hand, a decision was issued against an elected prime minister within six months, while a case was pending against a "selected" prime minister for six years. "What kind of justice is this?" he asked. Ahead of the scheduled march to ECP today (January 19) by PDM - an 11-party alliance against Imran Khan, the Maulana reiterated that PDM members were democratic people and followed the Constitution and law. "We want the freedom of democracy in the country because that is the demand of the Constitution and the law," he added. "The PDM leadership will enthusiastically stage a protest demonstration in front of the Election Commission regarding the foreign funding case," said the Maulana after a meeting of the PDM steering committee in Islamabad. The PDM chief appealed to Pakistanis to participate in the protest for the sake of "national security" and against "obtaining funds from anti-Pakistan lobbies". The PDM had announced last week that it would stage a demonstration outside the ECP offices in Islamabad on January 19, when the commission is set to resume the hearing of the foreign funding case against the PTI on Tuesday, reported Dawn.

Imran Khan central character of foreign funding scandal: PDM chief Fazlur Rehman

Terming Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan government "illegitimate" and "incompetent", Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that supporters of the government are "culprits" and involved in all the problems being faced by the country at present.

Addressing a gathering of JUI-F workers in Tank on Monday, Fazlur Rehman said the incumbent government did not have the right to stay in office as it is a "product of fraud", Geo News reported. "This illegitimate government is a product of fraud. I am bound by the oath I have taken [...] In this situation, we have to do principled politics," he said, adding that the country belongs to everyone and that it was not anyone's personal property.

He added that all Opposition parties were on the same page that the 2018 general elections were "rigged". "Pakistan is facing internal and external problems," he said, adding that the state would be strong when its economic conditions improved.

Fazlur Rehman's remarks come a day after several political leaders of the PDM addressed crowds gathered on Sunday at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh in Larkana to commemorate the 13th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

Fazlur Rehman, who is also the chief of the PM, said the next meeting of the leadership of the alliance will be held on January 1 in Lahore to formulate its future strategy. The PDM has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan till January 31 and in case of no resignation, it has announced a long march.

Terming Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan government "illegitimate" and "incompetent", Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that supporters of the government are "culprits" and involved in all the problems being faced by the country at present.

Terming Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan government "illegitimate" and "incompetent", Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that supporters of the government are "culprits" and involved in all the problems being faced by the country at present. Addressing a gathering of JUI-F workers in Tank on Monday, Fazlur Rehman said the incumbent government did not have the right to stay in office as it is a "product of fraud", Geo News reported. "This illegitimate government is a product of fraud. I am bound by the oath I have taken [...] In this situation, we have to do principled politics," he said, adding that the country belongs to everyone and that it was not anyone's personal property. He added that all Opposition parties were on the same page that the 2018 general elections were "rigged". "Pakistan is facing internal and external problems," he said, adding that the state would be strong when its economic conditions improved. Fazlur Rehman's remarks come a day after several political leaders of the PDM addressed crowds gathered on Sunday at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh in Larkana to commemorate the 13th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Fazlur Rehman, who is also the chief of the PM, said the next meeting of the leadership of the alliance will be held on January 1 in Lahore to formulate its future strategy. The PDM has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan till January 31 and in case of no resignation, it has announced a long march.

Imran Khan government is illegitimate, incompetent: Pakistan's united opposition Chief Fazlur Rehman

The political crisis in Pakistan has deepened after an 11-party Opposition alliance announced that their lawmakers will resign en masse by the end of this month from parliament to paralyse the government and force Prime Minister Imran Khan to call early snap polls.

The decision was taken after the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of 11 Opposition parties formed in September this year to overthrow Prime Minister Khan's government, held a marathon meeting in Islamabad.

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PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced on Tuesday night that a consensus was reached on resigning from parliament. 
"All lawmakers will submit their resignation letter to their party chiefs by 31st December," he said, flanked by PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz and PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

The exact timing of stomping out of assemblies would be decided later, said Rehman.

Soon after the election in 2018, he had urged the Opposition leaders not to take oath to join parliament due to alleged rigging. But his idea was overruled by others, chiefly by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the The Pakistani Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

It is believed that en masse resignation is the only way to bring the government on its knees and force it to call early elections.

The PPP government in the Sindh province was considered as a hurdle as it was not sure if that it would sacrifice its government to help the Opposition alliance.

The leaders also agreed to go ahead with a rally in Lahore on December 13 as a show of power to the government. It will be the sixth rally after similar gatherings held in Gujranwala, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar, and Multan.

The Opposition parties succeeded in attracting a huge number of people despite hurdles created by the government.

Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected the demand to step down or call early elections and consistently advocated that the Opposition was protesting to put pressure to stop probes in corruption cases against their leaders.

Speaking to a group of senior journalists and columnists on Tuesday, he said that "by-election will be held on the vacant seats" and no concession would be given to the protesting parties.

However, experts and Opposition leaders argue that when hundreds of lawmakers resign from the national and provincial assemblies, it would be virtually impossible to avoid general elections.

"The government will be forced to call general elections, otherwise the legitimacy of the entire process will be questionable," said PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal, warning the more protests would follow in case elections were not held.

The Opposition alliance has alleged that Khan was supported in elections by the 'establishment' and also failed to run the country and address chronic issues.

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has directly named Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for meddling in political affairs

The political crisis in Pakistan has deepened after an 11-party Opposition alliance announced that their lawmakers will resign en masse by the end of this month from parliament to paralyse the government and force Prime Minister Imran Khan to call early snap polls.

The political crisis in Pakistan has deepened after an 11-party Opposition alliance announced that their lawmakers will resign en masse by the end of this month from parliament to paralyse the government and force Prime Minister Imran Khan to call early snap polls. The decision was taken after the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of 11 Opposition parties formed in September this year to overthrow Prime Minister Khan's government, held a marathon meeting in Islamabad. Also read: As Pak opposition decides to resign, PM Imran Khan faces heat from military PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced on Tuesday night that a consensus was reached on resigning from parliament. "All lawmakers will submit their resignation letter to their party chiefs by 31st December," he said, flanked by PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz and PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The exact timing of stomping out of assemblies would be decided later, said Rehman. Soon after the election in 2018, he had urged the Opposition leaders not to take oath to join parliament due to alleged rigging. But his idea was overruled by others, chiefly by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the The Pakistani Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). It is believed that en masse resignation is the only way to bring the government on its knees and force it to call early elections. The PPP government in the Sindh province was considered as a hurdle as it was not sure if that it would sacrifice its government to help the Opposition alliance. The leaders also agreed to go ahead with a rally in Lahore on December 13 as a show of power to the government. It will be the sixth rally after similar gatherings held in Gujranwala, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar, and Multan. The Opposition parties succeeded in attracting a huge number of people despite hurdles created by the government. Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected the demand to step down or call early elections and consistently advocated that the Opposition was protesting to put pressure to stop probes in corruption cases against their leaders. Speaking to a group of senior journalists and columnists on Tuesday, he said that "by-election will be held on the vacant seats" and no concession would be given to the protesting parties. However, experts and Opposition leaders argue that when hundreds of lawmakers resign from the national and provincial assemblies, it would be virtually impossible to avoid general elections. "The government will be forced to call general elections, otherwise the legitimacy of the entire process will be questionable," said PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal, warning the more protests would follow in case elections were not held. The Opposition alliance has alleged that Khan was supported in elections by the 'establishment' and also failed to run the country and address chronic issues. PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has directly named Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for meddling in political affairs

Pak lawmakers to resign en masse to paralyse government: PDM chief Rehman

Pakistan`s Opposition leader Fazlur Rehman has warned that they will retaliate if the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government uses force to disrupt the Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) Lahore rally.

Addressing the late Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Amanullah Conference in Sarai Naurang, Lakki Marwat, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader blamed "selected rulers" for destroying the country`s economy, Geo News reported.

The opposition parties wanted their armed forces to carry on their duties as professional soldiers, he said, adding that "They are our strength and should concentrate to protect the geographical frontiers of the country."

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Every institution should play its due role under the Constitution so that the country could face the challenges with unity, Marwat said, urging party workers to participate in the PDM`s Lahore rally to send a strong message to "selected rulers".

Deploring the arrest and registration of cases against opposition workers, Rehman said: "The Opposition cannot be cowed down through such tactics. The Lahore rally would be the last nail in the coffin of the selected government."

Rehman remarks come a day after Imran Khan ruled out the possibility of the government granting permission to the PDM for holding anti-government rallies and warned that police cases will be lodged against organisers.

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In an interview to a private news channel, the premier had said the government has decided against allowing the Opposition to hold the public gathering, Geo News reported. "We will file FIRs against everyone -- from the kursi wala to the sound system handlers but will not stop them [Opposition leaders] from going there," he said.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Rana Sanaullah said people will express solidarity with the PDM at the Minar-e-Pakistan. He also said that the final decision about en masse resignation from national and provincial assemblies will be taken by the leadership of the Opposition`s 11-party alliance - PDM.

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"I was first accused of owning property worth two billion rupees in Australia. A fake case was lodged against me. Drug peddlers were brought from Faisalabad to testify against me, but the government did not find any witness against me despite all the pressure," said Sanaullah.

Underscoring the need for dialogues, Sanaullah said that if the Imran Khan-led government had held negotiations with the Opposition, the country`s current situation would have been different, reported ARY News.

He also said that his party will comply with the PDM leadership`s decision.

Pakistan`s Opposition leader Fazlur Rehman has warned that they will retaliate if the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government uses force to disrupt the Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) Lahore rally.

Pakistan`s Opposition leader Fazlur Rehman has warned that they will retaliate if the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government uses force to disrupt the Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) Lahore rally. Addressing the late Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Amanullah Conference in Sarai Naurang, Lakki Marwat, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader blamed "selected rulers" for destroying the country`s economy, Geo News reported. The opposition parties wanted their armed forces to carry on their duties as professional soldiers, he said, adding that "They are our strength and should concentrate to protect the geographical frontiers of the country." Also read| Pakistan: Christian girl killed for turning down Muslim man's marriage proposal Every institution should play its due role under the Constitution so that the country could face the challenges with unity, Marwat said, urging party workers to participate in the PDM`s Lahore rally to send a strong message to "selected rulers". Deploring the arrest and registration of cases against opposition workers, Rehman said: "The Opposition cannot be cowed down through such tactics. The Lahore rally would be the last nail in the coffin of the selected government." Rehman remarks come a day after Imran Khan ruled out the possibility of the government granting permission to the PDM for holding anti-government rallies and warned that police cases will be lodged against organisers. Also read| Bureaucrats to be sacked if found doing corruption: PM Imran Khan In an interview to a private news channel, the premier had said the government has decided against allowing the Opposition to hold the public gathering, Geo News reported. "We will file FIRs against everyone -- from the kursi wala to the sound system handlers but will not stop them [Opposition leaders] from going there," he said. Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Rana Sanaullah said people will express solidarity with the PDM at the Minar-e-Pakistan. He also said that the final decision about en masse resignation from national and provincial assemblies will be taken by the leadership of the Opposition`s 11-party alliance - PDM. Also read| Cash-strapped Pakistan seeks debt suspension for some nations till Covid-19 crisis gets over "I was first accused of owning property worth two billion rupees in Australia. A fake case was lodged against me. Drug peddlers were brought from Faisalabad to testify against me, but the government did not find any witness against me despite all the pressure," said Sanaullah. Underscoring the need for dialogues, Sanaullah said that if the Imran Khan-led government had held negotiations with the Opposition, the country`s current situation would have been different, reported ARY News. He also said that his party will comply with the PDM leadership`s decision.

Pak opposition warns Imran Khan govt of retaliation if it uses force to disrupt Lahore rally

In Pakistan, the tussle between opposition and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/imran-khan">Imran Khan</a>-government is showing no signs of ending.&nbsp;

After a major show of strength in Peshawar on Sunday, another massive rally was organised in Multan. This was the fifth such demonstration held by the Pakistan Democratic Movement, an alliance of several opposition parties.&nbsp;

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Top leaders including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam's Maulana Fazlur Rehman to Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the sister of Bilawal Bhutto and a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party were present.&nbsp;

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But the show-stopper was Maryam Nawaz, the vice president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).&nbsp;

Maryam called out the Pak government's backdoor efforts to stop the rally from being organised.&nbsp;

Earlier, Pakistan's Punjab government and the local administration in Multan had denied permission to the opposition for this rally.&nbsp;

The reason cited was the second wave of the novel coronavirus.&nbsp;

The Multan authorities blocked most routes to the stadium where the demonstration was scheduled and removed tents, chairs and detained several rival party leaders.&nbsp;

Kasim Gillani, son of Pakistan's former PM Yousaf Raza Gillani was also detained.&nbsp;

In a series of tweets, the Pakistani PM justified the crackdown.&nbsp;

"Problem confronting us in Pak during COVID 19 is of a political leadership that has never gone through any democratic struggle, nor worked with ordinary citizens to understand the problems they confront, nor contributed in any substantive way for betterment of ordinary citizens," he wrote.&nbsp;

"They think this is their last means of pressuring us for NRO - which will never happen. Having never worked a day in their lives, their "shahi" lifestyles are directly dependent on saving their families ill-gotten, illegally acquired wealth through robbing &amp; impoverish the nation," Khan said in another tweet.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, political debutante Aseefa Bhutto slammed Khan's crackdown in Multan rally.&nbsp;

The 27-year-old leader said if men from their parties are arrested, thousands of women will take to the streets. &nbsp; 
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In Pakistan, the tussle between opposition and Imran Khan-government is showing no signs of ending. After a major show of strength in Peshawar on Sunday, another massive rally was organised in Multan.

In Pakistan, the tussle between opposition and Imran Khan-government is showing no signs of ending. After a major show of strength in Peshawar on Sunday, another massive rally was organised in Multan. This was the fifth such demonstration held by the Pakistan Democratic Movement, an alliance of several opposition parties. Watch | Top leaders including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam's Maulana Fazlur Rehman to Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the sister of Bilawal Bhutto and a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party were present. Also read | How PM Imran Khan lost control of anti-France campaign in Pakistan But the show-stopper was Maryam Nawaz, the vice president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Maryam called out the Pak government's backdoor efforts to stop the rally from being organised. Earlier, Pakistan's Punjab government and the local administration in Multan had denied permission to the opposition for this rally. The reason cited was the second wave of the novel coronavirus. The Multan authorities blocked most routes to the stadium where the demonstration was scheduled and removed tents, chairs and detained several rival party leaders. Kasim Gillani, son of Pakistan's former PM Yousaf Raza Gillani was also detained. In a series of tweets, the Pakistani PM justified the crackdown. "Problem confronting us in Pak during COVID 19 is of a political leadership that has never gone through any democratic struggle, nor worked with ordinary citizens to understand the problems they confront, nor contributed in any substantive way for betterment of ordinary citizens," he wrote. "They think this is their last means of pressuring us for NRO - which will never happen. Having never worked a day in their lives, their "shahi" lifestyles are directly dependent on saving their families ill-gotten, illegally acquired wealth through robbing & impoverish the nation," Khan said in another tweet. Meanwhile, political debutante Aseefa Bhutto slammed Khan's crackdown in Multan rally. The 27-year-old leader said if men from their parties are arrested, thousands of women will take to the streets.

With another rally, tussle between Imran Khan-govt and opposition intensifies

Thousands of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) protesters continued to block highways across Pakistan for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday as part of what the party calls 'Plan B', initiated in a bid to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The protests, led by JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman, had begun with an anti-government Azadi March on October 27 from Karachi.

After a 13-day sit-in on Islamabad's main highway, Rehman had ordered the protesters to disperse across the country on Wednesday.

Acting on the same, the JUI-F and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party workers continued to block the Quetta-Chaman Highway on Sunday, affecting the traffic in the region. The sit-ins were also witnessed on Indus Highway Link Road as well as the Hub River Road, Geo News reported.

Fazlur, who is amongst the most pragmatic and deft politicians in Pakistan, had in June this year announced that his party would hold a long march to Islamabad in October. The march kicked off from the port city of Karachi on 27 October, with rallies from Balochistan province also joining the march in Karachi, and descended upon Islamabad on October 31.

After initial objections, the two main Pakistani opposition parties, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) had joined several smaller parties in extending support to the Maulana.&nbsp;

Thousands of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) protesters continued to block highways across Pakistan for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday as part of what the party calls 'Plan B', initiated in a bid to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Thousands of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) protesters continued to block highways across Pakistan for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday as part of what the party calls 'Plan B', initiated in a bid to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan. The protests, led by JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman, had begun with an anti-government Azadi March on October 27 from Karachi. After a 13-day sit-in on Islamabad's main highway, Rehman had ordered the protesters to disperse across the country on Wednesday. Acting on the same, the JUI-F and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party workers continued to block the Quetta-Chaman Highway on Sunday, affecting the traffic in the region. The sit-ins were also witnessed on Indus Highway Link Road as well as the Hub River Road, Geo News reported. Fazlur, who is amongst the most pragmatic and deft politicians in Pakistan, had in June this year announced that his party would hold a long march to Islamabad in October. The march kicked off from the port city of Karachi on 27 October, with rallies from Balochistan province also joining the march in Karachi, and descended upon Islamabad on October 31. After initial objections, the two main Pakistani opposition parties, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) had joined several smaller parties in extending support to the Maulana.

Pakistan: Thousands of JUI-F protesters continue to block highways for fourth consecutive day

Imran Khan holds a meeting with the top government committee

Pakistan PM Imran Khan Meets Opposition parties

Azadi March, the protest against Pakistani PM is set to continue in Islamabad. Anas Mallick brings you the latest on this news.

Anas Mallick on Anti-Imran 'Azadi March'

Its a D-Day for the Pakistan PM Imran Khan. The 2-day deadline that was given by the opposition expires today. Now Fazlur Rehman Threatens to 'Shut Down' Pakistan

D-Day for Pakistan PM Imran Khan; WION reports from Azadi March Camp

Fazlur Rehman has given an ultimatum to Imran Khan and said that he must resign in 2 days.

Pakistan: Imran Khan slams opposition's Azadi March

Fazlur Rehman has given an ultimatum to Imran Khan and said that he must resign in 2 days

Pakistan's Azadi March: Ultimatum to Imran

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