Source: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan resumes his march to Islamabad…
Found on: 2022-10-31 10:08:18
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan continues his march to the country’s capital, Islamabad, on Monday in his attempt to push for early elections, a day after he had to cancel it due to the death of a journalist who covered the mobilization.
Jan immediately canceled all his events when he learned of the accident of the reporter Sadaf Naeem, who was killed after falling from one of the vehicles of the massive entourage that was heading towards the capital. The event took place in Sadoje, 200 kilometers from Islamabad.
“I have no words to express my pain. My prayers and condolences go to the family at this tragic time,” the former Pakistani prime minister said on Twitter after what happened.
Ousted from power after a motion of no confidence in April, Jan and his party –Pakistan Justice Movement– continue to enjoy high doses of popularity as shown by the results of the latest local elections and the massive march that has led this Weekend.
“I came to power in 2018 with the support of the people (…) I want free and fair general elections that allow the masses to choose their leader and make decisions,” a Jan who has confirmed talks with the class said during the mobilization. leader to find a solution to the political crisis.
Jan, who this weekend won a seat in the National Assembly, has been sanctioned by the electoral commission for failing to declare the money he earned selling gifts he received from foreign leaders while in office. He is expected to appear before the Islamabad High Court on November 10 to appeal this decision.
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