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PTI to announce Feb 8 as ‘Black Day’ with nationwide protests

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reportedly decided to observe February 8 — the one-year anniversary of the general elections — as a black day, with protests planned across the country, here on Wednesday.

As per the media reports, PTI founder Imran Khan has directed all party lawmakers, including MNAs and MPAs, to organize and participate in protests in their respective constituencies on February 8 to highlight their grievances and concerns.

In a recent meeting with legal advisors on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting stressed the need for party discipline, issuing strict instructions to refrain from making any statements against JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

Furthermore, the PTI has been advised to involve opposition leaders in the protests to garner their support.

Party insiders revealed that the founder has urged leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilised efforts in preparation for February 8.

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