Imran addressed public gathering from inside bullet-proof container.

LAHORE -- Prior to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally at Minar-i-Pakistan, the Punjab governAment Saturday issued a threat alert of a possible terrorist attack at PTI jalsa.

In the threat alert issued by the PunAjab government, it was said that the terrorists had entered Lahore with exAplosive materials which can target the law enforcement officials deployed for the security of political gatherings.

A bullet proof container was installed on top of the stage for Imran Khan citing threat to his life. Imran Khan addressed the workers from the bulAletproof container. Chairman PTI did not come out of the bulletproof conAtainer. PTI chief Imran Khan remained inside the bulletproof container while addressing the evening rally at Minar-e-Pakistan. This was the first time that Imran Khan gave a speech from inside a bulletproof container. Earlier he even rarely used bulletproof glass during his address. Quranic verse 'Ayak Nabado Wayak Nastain'was enriched at ImAran's bullet proof container. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday exhibited its political strength at Minare-i-PakiAstanLahore despite issuance of threat alert by the punajb government. MasAsivearrangements were made at Minar Pakistan for PTI jalsa. A 120 feet wide and 19 feet high stage was set up for PTI supremo and other party leaders.

A great volume of lights and chairs were installed at the ground, due to the rain, water got accumulated in the ground, the workers were seen busy trying to remove the standing water from the ground. About 14,000 chairs were installed in the park for workers to sit. The backside of Minar Pakistan was left completely blank. The area to the right and left side of Minar PakiAstan was also not made part of the jalsa venue. The workers of PTI stayed in the grounds of Greater Iqbal Park. Two of the gates of Greater Iqbal Park were opened for the access of participants of the...

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