Islamabad long march against ‘imported govt’ on May 25: Imran

Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced that his party would kick off the much-hyped long march against the ‘imported government’ to Islamabad on May 25.

He announced the decision following the PTI’s core committee meeting held in Peshawar on Sunday.

“I am inviting the entire nation. People belonging to all walks of life including labourers, ex-service men and others should participate in the long march for the real freedom of the country,” said Khan while addressing a news conference along with other party leaders.

“I will meet you on May 25 on Srinagar Highway at 3pm,” he remarked.

The former prime minister demanded of the coalition government led by PML-N to immediately call early elections and dissolve assemblies.

He also warned the authorities against creating hurdles in the long marchers’ way, saying that PTI will take legal action if this happens.

Before announcing the date of long march, Imran explained in detail the reason for initiating the anti-government movement dubbed as “Azadi March”.

He said the incumbent multi-party government is the result of a ‘foreign conspiracy’ which he claimed was hatched against Pakistan to influence its foreign policy.

“The United States colluded with corrupt individuals for a regime change in Pakistan… I tried my best to stop this conspiracy from happening but unfortunately we could not foil their attempt,” he said.

Reiterating his allegations, he said a day after US under secretary Donald Lu threatened Pakistan with consequences, the no-trust motion was filed against his government.

“My government was toppled at a time when all sectors of the country including economy and exports among others were showing an upward trajectory,” he added.