JUI-F denies permission to hold public gathering in Karachi

KARACHI: Deputy Commissioner Karachi refused to allow Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) to hold public gathering in the city which was scheduled on today.

JUI has announced a public gathering against the election results at New MA Jinnah Road, which will be addressed by the party’s central and provincial leadership including JUI-F Maulana Fazal ur Rehman.

Deputy Commissioner East said that JUI was not allowed to hold the rally, the rally was not allowed on the report of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East.

According to the SSP East report, in view of the recent incidents of terrorism in the city, large public gatherings cannot be allowed.

On the other hand, JUI spokesperson Aslam Ghauri said that JUI chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman has reached Karachi and he will address the Jalsa.

Aslam Ghauri said that it is hoped that the Sindh government will abide by the language of Bilawal Bhutto, peaceful protest is a constitutional right and we have full right to use the constitutional right.

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