PTI allowed to hold rally tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: After getting the green signal from the government, the capital administration on Friday issued no-objection certificate (NOC) to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to hold a protest rally in Islamabad on May 11. The district administration stated that it had no objection to the holding of the public meeting at Express Chowk from 10:30am to midnight. “But the NOC can be withdrawn at any time without any notice,” officials in the administration said, adding that in case of any violation, the organisers would also be proceeded against under the law. The NOC stated that the entry of participants to the Red Zone would not be permitted. Besides, no weapons and batons of any kind would be allowed at or near the venue. No sectarian and objectionable speeches will be made at the gathering and the event shall be conformed to the cultural values of the country. The organisers will also be responsible for the security of the participants and the public. The participants would be allowed entry to the venue after thorough security search. It added that foolproof security for the participants will be ensured by the organisers. Traffic management and parking plan of the police will be adhered to by the organisers and participants of the event, the officials said. Moreover, the capital police sought 2,500 personnel from the district administration. On Friday, the capital administration and police also started seizing containers from different parts of the city and bringing them to Red Zone to seal it on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Special Branch of the capital police expected a gathering of at least 50,000 people, the officials said.