PTI to observe Feb 8 as ‘black day’ with nationwide protests

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reportedly decided to mark February 8 – the one-year anniversary of the general election – as Black Day, with protests planned across the country, according to party insiders. Sources revealed that PTI founder Imran Khan has directed all party legislators, including MNAs and MPAs, to organize and participate in demonstrations on February 8 in their respective constituencies to highlight their grievances and concerns. In a recent meeting with legal advisers on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed his displeasure with the performance of party information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting also emphasized the need for party discipline and strict instructions were issued to prevent any statement against JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. In addition, the PTI was advised to engage opposition leaders to garner their support for the protests.  Party insiders revealed that the founder called on leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilization efforts in the run-up to February 8.