Imran issues fresh call for protest at Islamabad's Parade Ground on July 2.

PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday issued a call for a fresh protest rally against the government at Islamabad's Parade Ground, a week from now on July 2.

In a video message from Islamabad, Imran said the demonstration will be held next Saturday evening for Islamabad locals and those from Rawalpindi. "Those in Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi, Multan and our big cities ... I'm telling everyone that you have to carry out protests on Saturday night and I want you to fully participate, not for me, but for the future of you and your children," he added.

The PTI chairman alleged that the government was trying to spread fear as it knew the people had realised that it came to power through "illicit" means.

Imran told his supporters to not worry and "break this idol of fear." "It's a very big idol. It will make you a slave and if you start to worship this idol then remember you will increase injustices against yourself."

The former prime minister railed against the government on its budget for the next fiscal year and the recent amendments to the National...