The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continues its protests with a “do-or-die” march towards Islamabad, led by supporters of imprisoned founder Imran Khan. Here’s a timeline of major PTI protests since his ouster in 2022:
- April 10, 2022: Massive rallies across Pakistan after Khan’s removal via a no-confidence vote.
- May 25-26, 2022: “Azadi March” leads to clashes in Islamabad, with Khan issuing a six-day ultimatum to the government.
- October 2022: A second long march begins but is interrupted by an assassination attempt on Khan in Wazirabad.
- May 9, 2023: Violent protests erupt after Khan’s arrest, resulting in fatalities, property damage, and arrests of PTI workers.
- March 2024: Demonstrations over alleged election rigging in February polls.
- September 2024: A public rally demands Khan’s release, despite police crackdowns.
- October 2024: D-Chowk protests demand judicial independence and oppose the 26th constitutional amendment, leading to violent clashes.
PTI’s persistent protests continue to test Pakistan’s political stability.
