Punjab govt asks PTI to tighten security for election rally.

As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gears up to launch its election campaign via a rally in Lahore with party Chairman Imran Khan in the lead, Punjab's home department has asked to tighten security for the mass gathering.

In a letter to Yasmin Rashid, PTI's core member from Lahore, the home ministry requested the party leadership to make strict security arrangements for the rally in the provincial capital as there would be unusual activity in the city today (Wednesday) due to Aurat March taking place on account of International Women's Day.

"Public gatherings taking place amid the current security situation in the country is not suitable," the ministry said while requesting PTI to ensure cooperation with law enforcement agencies (LEAs).

As the date for polls in Punjab draws closer, the PTI has announced the beginning of its election campaign today under the leadership of party chief Imran Khan.

The election rally will commence from Zaman Park and after passing through the Mall Road Underpass, FC College Underpass, Ichhra, Ferozepur Road close to Muslim Town Morr, Samnabad, LOS Chowk, Lytton Road, MAO College, PMG Chowk, Government College and Central Model School, it will culminate at Data Darbar.

Khan will address the...