CHITRAL: Terming the Rs3,000 relief package in the prevailing coronavirus pandemic a peanut, senior lawyers associated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government to provide at least Rs20,000 to each poor family affected by the ongoing lockdown.
, Speaking at a press conference, Abdul Wali Khan, lawyers Muhammad Kausar, Sajidullah,
, Khurshid Hussain Mughal, Niaz A Niazi and others said that lawyer fraternity, traders, teachers of private schools, drivers and journalists were the worst affected people and they must be provided a reasonable package to cope with the situation.
They said that situation in Chitral was quite different from other parts of the country, therefore, the government should announce a special relief package for the people in this volatile region.
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
