Opp parties mull en masse resignations.

Byline: Javaid-ur-Rahman

ISLAMABAD -- Sticking to their demand for resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the protesting opposition parties are mulling over en masse resignations, countrywide shutdown and lockdown of all highways.

The first deadline for the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan, given by the protesting parties at the Azad March, will also end today (Sunday).

Rehbar Committee Convener Akram Durrani, addressing a press conference with other parties' representatives, said there was a complete consensus among the protesting parties over the matter of Prime Minister's resignation and demand for immediate fresh polls.

The Rehbar Committee meeting participated by members of the PPP, PML-N, JUI-F and ANP, continued for over three hours, discussing various options to compel the government to clear the way for fresh elections and immediate resignation of the premier.

'We [protesting parties] discuss in length the options for countrywide shutdown and lockdown of all highways if the main demand was not accepted,' said Durrani.

Strongly reacting to the prime minister's recent statement against Maulana Fazlur Rahman, Durrani came down hard on the PTI government's attitude. He also floated an advice for both prime minister and the defence minister to soften their tones.

It may be mentioned here that the prime minister in his recent public gathering twice criticised JUI-F chief for demanding his resignation. 'If they say that there will be no discussion on prime minister's resignation, then what is the need to establish contacts,' said Durrani, responding a question.

He further said that the protesters of Azadi March were still respecting the agreement with the government. 'Peaceful protesters are not damaging anything. More convoys from different areas are also reaching the federal capital,' he added.

About the Rehbar Committee's meeting, he said all the participating leaders presented their...