PESHAWAR: Protest rallies were staged in various areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday against the death sentence to former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf by the special court.
In the provincial capital, the members of the Pakistan Nishan-e-Haider Party staged a rally. Carrying banners and placards, the protesters gathered outside the Peshawar Press Club.Speaking on the occasion, the leaders said that the decision was taken in haste and the due process of the law was not followed.
In Mansehra, the activists of Tehreek-e-Inqilab took to the streets in support of former president Pervez Musharraf. The participants of the rally, which was taken out from Ghazikot township area, marched through roads and assembled at Karakoram Highway.
The participants, who were holding banners and placards, raised slogans in support of army and Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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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
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
