Govt all set to 'deal with' PTI's long march.

ISLAMABAD -- Though the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf [PTI] has finally succeeded in getting NOC for holding a rally in Islamabad in connection with their long march, yet Imran Khan is seemingly more comfortable to arrive in Rawalpindi on November 26. Rawalpindi is adjacent to Islamabad [Commonly known as the 'twin cities'] where Imran Khan's coalition government is enjoying the Punjab govt. With other political debates over Imran Khan's announcement to arrive in Rawalpindi, the political pundits were also seen finding specific reasons behind converging at Rawalpindi. Former Prime Minister, through video link, is also repeatedly announcing to rejoin the long march from Rawalpindi. It will also be important to note that the stay of 'Real Independence march' in Rawalpindi will be significant with different aspects. Obviously, the PTI has to be very conscious in its second long march as it got permission for holding a rally in the federal capital on 35 strict conditions. Under the conditions, the organizers have to ensure participants remain peaceful and avoid blocking any road. Imran Khan , in its recently submitted reply to the Supreme Court, has clearly mentioned that he was not made aware of the apex court's order of 'May 25' that defined the limit for his part's Azadi March [PTI's first long march] at the time and such has not knowingly violated any of its orders. The senior leadership of the party, political gurus viewed, has clearly sensed that the demand related to snap polls would prove as a distant dream. PTI chairman, from his recent statements, has also not seen much eager to further talk about the appointment of Army chief. One of the shapes of a safe passage for PTI is to rejoin the parliament with over 100 party colleagues and grab the position of leader of the opposition in the national assembly. This option has reportedly been discussed with Imran Khan by senior party colleagues. As, the resignations...

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