'Rising Complaints' Of Pre-Polls Rigging In Punjab Alarming, Says PTI.

ISLAMABAD -- The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday expressed concerns over the 'rising complaints' of pre-polls rigging in 20 constituencies of Punjab, where by-polls are scheduled on July 17.

A meeting of the PTI's political committee held here with party chairman Imran Khan in the chair. The participants discussed the overall country's political situation, rising inflation and future course of action of the party. Former prime minister Khan in the meeting announced that he would lead Islamabad protest at Parade Ground on July 2 against the government 'imposed on Pakistan through US regime change conspiracy.' The meeting was attended by Secretary General PTI Asad Umar, PTI KP President Pervez Khattak, former speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Aamir Mehmood Kiyani along with others central and regional leadership.

During the meeting, they condemned in the strongest terms the worst lawlessness witnessed during the first phase of local body elections in Sindh, according to a statement issued by PTI. They also expressed deep concerns over the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP)'s failure to hold fair, transparent and credible elections. They said that enthusiasm among the people regarding by-elections was a ray of hope, as 'the government's days were numbered.'

Imran Khan to lead Islamabad protest at Parade Ground on July 2

During the meeting, a briefing was given pertaining to the preparations for the protest rally to be held on July 2 at the Parade Ground...