Govt will not stop Opposition from holding PDM rally, will file cases against organisers: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday warned that the government would lodge cases against organisers making arrangements for rallies which is a violation of coronavirus safety protocols.

"We will file FIRs against everyone — from the kursi wala to the sound system handlers, he said, adding, however: "But won’t stop them [Opposition leaders] from going there."

The jalsa in question is being hosted by PML-N at is due to take place at Lahore's Minar-e-Pakistan ground.

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Despite local administrations denying permission for public meetings owing to the second wave of coronavirus infections, the PDM has so far organised two political events — one in Peshawar and another in Multan.

Deputy Commissioner Lahore has also refused to grant permission to hold the rally at Minar-e-Pakistan due to the ongoing health crisis in the country. 

On the other hand, PTI senator Faisal Javed Khan said that PM Imran Khan has made it clear that the PDM will not be stopped but cases will be filed against those who violate coronavirus SOPs and endanger public lives.