ISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari and Asifa Bhutto hoisted the national flag at Zardari House in connection with Independence Day celebrations, according to a press release. Former premier Yusuf Raza Gilani, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Khursheed Shah, Sherry Rehman, senator Farhatullah Babar, Syed Naveed Qamar, Rukhsana Bangash, Amer Fida Paracha, Fauzia Habib and Jameel Soomro were also present on the occasion.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
