PDM's Gujranwala rally: Govt bars opposition from criticizing 'constitutional offices, armed forces and judiciary'

The opposition-led Pakistan Democratic Movement has been granted no objection certificate (NOC) to hold its rally in Gujranwala’s Jinnah Ground on October 16.

As per details, the permission was granted after a 30-point agreement was signed between PMD and Gujranwala administration. The city’s deputy commissioner issued a notification in this regard granting permission for the rally.

As per the agreement, all roads leading into the city will be opened and containers will be removed. All people who have been arrested in relation to the rally will also be released. No raids will be conducted either.

However, the PDM is not allowed to block GT Road, which was their plan in case they weren’t granted permission for the rally.

The rally will be held from 3pm till midnight.

Anti-coronavirus SOPs will be mandatory for participants while PDM leaders are only allowed to address the crowd in the stadium and no speeches are allowed against national security institutions or against the Constitution.

In case the agreement is not followed, a case will be registered against the rally organisers.