PDM to stage power show in Malakand today

Pakistan Democratic Movement chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto and other PDM leaders expected to address rally

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Activists of the Pakistan Democratic Movement, an opposition alliance of 11 parties, gather during the first public rally in the eastern city of Gujranwala on October 16, 2020. Photo: AFP
  • Strict security arrangements have been made for today's rally at Zafar Park in Batkhela, Malakand.
  • Around 10,000 seats have been arranged at the jalsa site.
  • PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto, and other PDM leaders are expected to address the crowd.


The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will demonstrate its political strength in Malakand today (Monday).

Strict security arrangements have been made for today's rally at Zafar Park in Batkhela, Malakand while seating arrangements for 10,000 expected participants has been made at the jalsa site.

Read more: PDM jalsa: Live updates for Opposition's first show of power against PTI govt in Gujranwala

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto, Ameer Maqam of PML-N will reach Zafar Park in Batkhela Tehsil of Malakand in separate rallies.

Fazl, Bilawal, and other PDM leaders are expected to address the crowd. PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz won't be attending the rally.

On our way to Malakand: Bilawal

Bilawal gave an update on the PDM rally and his expected arrival at the jalsa. Bilawal said he is on his way to Malakand and urged people to join the protest against the PTI-led regime and its policies.

“On our way to Malakand for #PDMRallyMalakand. Join us to march against inflation, corruption, and injustices of 7 years of incompetent, illegitimate, and puppet rule of PTI . which has pushed KP & now all of Pakistan into crisis,” the PPP chairperson wrote on Twitter.