Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to stage rally at Minar-e-Pakistan

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has set the stage at the Minar-e-Pakistan for its rally, which the Imran Khan-led party says is going to create a new Pakistan.

According to reports two stages have been setup for the leadership and newly elected officer bearers of the party, who would be sworn in during the rally.

A large number of people including women and children have gathered for the rally which after a delay will now begin at 5:00 PM.
Security arrangements have also been finalized for the rally with the Bomb Disposal Squad, Special Brach of the police and other secret agencies giving clearance.

As an added security measure, mobile phone services in the area have been suspended till 9:00 PM.

PTI workers, police officials as well as undercover policemen will be deployed around the venue of the rally, which according to political commentators would decide the party’s future in the upcoming elections to be held in May.