PTI March Against Pakistan Military Begins as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Urges Mass Participation

A long march led by Imran Khan's PTI party against Pakistan's military and federal government begins Sunday, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's chief minister urging mass participation to demand the release of jailed leaders. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi launched the multi-day march from Lakki Marwat, calling it a movement that will "change Pakistan's destiny." He seeks freedom for Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and sister Aleema Khan, while vowing peaceful protests and criticizing federal security policies in the province. The march follows an aborted September 27 attempt, with authorities having reinforced security and warned against disruptions. Officials have denied plans for Governor's Rule, while some have urged dialogue, though the provincial governor has advised abandoning the protest.