ISLAMABAD, (TDI): Traders in Islamabad have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in response to the PTI protest scheduled for November 24 in the federal capital.
Asad Aziz, President of Jinnah Super Market, has filed a petition with the IHC to challenge the protest.
In his petition, Aziz argues that the PTI protest would violate basic human rights. He stated that every citizen has the right to conduct peaceful business, and the protest could infringe on the fundamental rights of those engaged in lawful trade.
The petition seeks an order from the court to prevent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its supporters from holding the protest. Aziz also requested the court to ensure the protection of businesses and property during the protest.
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The petition names the Ministry of Interior, Chief Commissioner, and District Magistrate as respondents, along with Islamabad’s Inspector General (IG) and PTI Chairman, Barrister Gauhar.
In a related development, the government has decided to partially suspend internet and mobile services ahead of PTI’s long march to Islamabad.
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According to sources in the Ministry of Interior, internet and mobile services could be suspended in several districts across Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab.
The sources also confirmed that a firewall would be activated on mobile internet services starting November 22, which is expected to reduce internet speeds.
