"The prime minister is extremely magnanimous. As far as PAT is concerned, they need to become just a little more realistic. As far as PTI is concerned, we have met 90 per cent of their demands. MNA Maiza Hameed speaking to PTV said, "The PM's resignation cannot be on the table. Imran Khan is a great leader who is looked up to by millions of people,” he said. “Allama Tahirul Qadri is a noble person who does greats work for the common people.
He said that those who attacked vehicles have brought disgrace to the Islamabad police. He said that the police hasn’t set the red lines but they have been given the constitutional right to defend certain red lines. We will never use force against women and children who are among the protesters.” “Islamabad will never use excessive force against protesters. He also apologised for the "excessive use of force". “Whoever was responsible for assaulting media persons and bringing disgracing the image of Islamabad police will be held accountable,” he said. He vowed to protect innocent protesters and allow food to reach protesters as they are like "brothers of the police". SSP Islamabad Police Asmatullah speaking to the media said those behind attacks on journalists will be brought to justice. Some 25,000 people marched on the prime minister's house late Saturday after talks with the government mediated by the army failed to end the political impasse. The protesters - demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif - were held back with tear gas, batons and rubber bullets outside the prime minister's official residence and the adjacent parliament building.Īfter a night of clashes, protesters regrouped on Sunday and repeatedly clashed with the heavy deployment of security forces.
ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of people were injured in the federal capital as police battled throngs of protesters led by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr Tahirul Qadri.
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