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<p>Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is expected to head to Rawalpindi today to rejoin his long march, brought to a halt after the assassination bid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A massive rally has been planned by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party which is urging its supporters to reach the rally spot and play a role in the 'Haqeeqi Azadi movement'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The party received permission from the authorities for the public gathering but&nbsp;the venue has been changed from Faizabad to Rehmanabad on Murree Road.</p>

<p>It is being reported that Khan will reach Rawalpindi using a helicopter via Lahore. It will be the first time that Khan will attend a public gathering after being wounded in the failed assassination bid.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Friday, Khan, in a TV interview said, despite being injured, he was determined to head to the garrison city for the sake of the nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Going to Rawalpindi tomorrow as it is a decisive time in the country. We want to become a country that Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal dreamt of,” said Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Khan embarks upon the march, Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has advised the PTI chief to postpone the event as intelligence agencies have issued alerts that terrorist attacks can be carried out on the route.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Security agencies have already issued a red alert in the city. Your own life is also under threat. “I also request PTI workers to refrain from participating in PTI’s [‘fitna’] march," Sanaullah told a local TV channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, last week, Aamer Farooq, the chief justice of Islamabad High Court said there is a high possibility that the PTI leader might be the target of another assassination attempt.</p>

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<p>Farooq added that it was the duty of the administration to take action against the looming threat and conduct an investigation.</p>

<p>"It is the administration’s discretion if they want to give permission for D-Chowk or F-9 park. The same was ordered by the Supreme Court as well."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is expected to head to Rawalpindi today to rejoin his long march, brought to a halt after the assassination bid. A massive rally has been planned by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party which is urging its supporters to reach the rally spot and play a role in the 'Haqeeqi Azadi movement'.

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is expected to head to Rawalpindi today to rejoin his long march, brought to a halt after the assassination bid. A massive rally has been planned by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party which is urging its supporters to reach the rally spot and play a role in the 'Haqeeqi Azadi movement'. Today is a historic day for Pakistan. Please try your best to be at #PindiJalsa by 1pm. If for any reason, you are unable to attend, you can play your role for Haqeeqi Azadi movement via donations at https://t.co/LQ5ltcA1RH #یوم_انقلاب_26_نومبر pic.twitter.com/BAnHY5JELZ — PTI (@PTIofficial) November 26, 2022 × The party received permission from the authorities for the public gathering but the venue has been changed from Faizabad to Rehmanabad on Murree Road. It is being reported that Khan will reach Rawalpindi using a helicopter via Lahore. It will be the first time that Khan will attend a public gathering after being wounded in the failed assassination bid. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Assassination bid on Pakistan PM Imran Khan, suspect arrested × On Friday, Khan, in a TV interview said, despite being injured, he was determined to head to the garrison city for the sake of the nation. “Going to Rawalpindi tomorrow as it is a decisive time in the country. We want to become a country that Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal dreamt of,” said Khan. While Khan embarks upon the march, Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has advised the PTI chief to postpone the event as intelligence agencies have issued alerts that terrorist attacks can be carried out on the route. “Security agencies have already issued a red alert in the city. Your own life is also under threat. “I also request PTI workers to refrain from participating in PTI’s [‘fitna’] march," Sanaullah told a local TV channel. Similarly, last week, Aamer Farooq, the chief justice of Islamabad High Court said there is a high possibility that the PTI leader might be the target of another assassination attempt. Read more: Pak HC urges Shehbaz govt to protect Imran Khan as he may be assassination attempt target again Farooq added that it was the duty of the administration to take action against the looming threat and conduct an investigation. "It is the administration’s discretion if they want to give permission for D-Chowk or F-9 park. The same was ordered by the Supreme Court as well." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Imran Khan to head to Rawalpindi for the long march despite terror threat

<p>The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Aamer Farooq on Friday (Nov 18) said that there is a high possibility that former prime minister and PTI leader Imran Khan might be the target of another assassination attempt, adding that it's the duty of the administration to take action&nbsp;against the looming threat and conduct an investigation.</p>

<p>The comments from the chief justice came during the hearing of a petition from shopkeepers over road restrictions brought on by Khan's long march protest.</p>

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<p>As reported by Dawn, the judge said&nbsp;that there is a high possibility of another target on Khan while citing intelligence inputs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chief justice further asked the party to resubmit its request for permission to hold its long march calling for early elections. He continued that if the matter is not solved, the party can also submit a fresh petition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It is the administration’s discretion if they want to give permission for D-Chowk or F-9 park. The same was ordered by the Supreme Court as well," Farooq said.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday (Nov 17) also rejected a petition to halt Khan's long march, stating that its a political problem and should be solved politically.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For now, the hearing has been adjourned to November 22.&nbsp;</p>

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The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Aamer Farooq on Friday (Nov 18) said that there is a high possibility that former prime minister and PTI leader Imran Khan might be the target of another assassination attempt, adding that it's the duty of the administration to take action against the looming threat and conduct an investigation.

The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Aamer Farooq on Friday (Nov 18) said that there is a high possibility that former prime minister and PTI leader Imran Khan might be the target of another assassination attempt, adding that it's the duty of the administration to take action against the looming threat and conduct an investigation. The comments from the chief justice came during the hearing of a petition from shopkeepers over road restrictions brought on by Khan's long march protest. Also read | Imran Khan denies charge of illegally selling gifts from Saudi crown prince As reported by Dawn, the judge said that there is a high possibility of another target on Khan while citing intelligence inputs. The chief justice further asked the party to resubmit its request for permission to hold its long march calling for early elections. He continued that if the matter is not solved, the party can also submit a fresh petition. Also read | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to get power to 'retain' Army chief, other senior officers "It is the administration’s discretion if they want to give permission for D-Chowk or F-9 park. The same was ordered by the Supreme Court as well," Farooq said. The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday (Nov 17) also rejected a petition to halt Khan's long march, stating that its a political problem and should be solved politically. For now, the hearing has been adjourned to November 22. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pak HC urges Shehbaz govt to protect Imran Khan as he may be assassination attempt target again

<p>Days after the former Pakistani prime minister survived an assassination attempt in Punjab state, the security of Imran Khan and his sons was beefed up and they were provided an additional squad of commandos from the Kyber Pakhtaunkhawa provincial police.</p>

<p>On November 3, the 70-year-old leader was leading a protest march against the current PM Shehbaz Sharif's administration when a shooter&nbsp;opened fire on him and others on the truck. Khan was shot in his legs and had to undergo surgery at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pakistan: Imran Khan's 'bad romance' with military</strong></p>

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<p>According to a Press Trust of India report, despite Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) having a coalition government in Punjab, the party does not trust the Punjab police as a result of the assassination attempt on his life.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is why Khan and his family are being protected by an additional group of commandos from the Kyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial police.</p>

<p>The Punjab police have also reportedly increased security at Khan's Zaman Park home.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Outside the house, a security barrier made of cement blocks and sandbags has been erected. In addition, checkpoints and surveillance cameras have been put at the house's entry and exit points,&nbsp;a dedicated desk has been set up to keep track of guests.</p>

<p>“We have latest reports that Imran Khan has threat to his life. Therefore, his security has been beefed up," said Omar Sarfraz Cheema, special assistant to the chief minister for home affairs, stressing that Imran Khan's security would not be compromised.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Days after the former Pakistani prime minister survived an assassination attempt in Punjab state, the security of Imran Khan and his sons was beefed up and they were provided an additional squad of commandos from the Kyber Pakhtaunkhawa provincial police.

Days after the former Pakistani prime minister survived an assassination attempt in Punjab state, the security of Imran Khan and his sons was beefed up and they were provided an additional squad of commandos from the Kyber Pakhtaunkhawa provincial police. On November 3, the 70-year-old leader was leading a protest march against the current PM Shehbaz Sharif's administration when a shooter opened fire on him and others on the truck. Khan was shot in his legs and had to undergo surgery at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore. Watch | Pakistan: Imran Khan's 'bad romance' with military According to a Press Trust of India report, despite Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) having a coalition government in Punjab, the party does not trust the Punjab police as a result of the assassination attempt on his life. Also read | In pics: Imran Khan assassination attempt: What actually happened? This is why Khan and his family are being protected by an additional group of commandos from the Kyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial police. The Punjab police have also reportedly increased security at Khan's Zaman Park home. Also read | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif meets brother Nawaz in London, discusses appointment of army chief Outside the house, a security barrier made of cement blocks and sandbags has been erected. In addition, checkpoints and surveillance cameras have been put at the house's entry and exit points, a dedicated desk has been set up to keep track of guests. “We have latest reports that Imran Khan has threat to his life. Therefore, his security has been beefed up," said Omar Sarfraz Cheema, special assistant to the chief minister for home affairs, stressing that Imran Khan's security would not be compromised. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Imran Khan to head to Rawalpindi for the long march despite terror threat

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