The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has faced a low turnout before reaching its destination.
PTI had said that around 4 million people would join the march. However, reports said that only a small number of workers were present at the gathering.
According to reports on October 5, around 400 to 500 people were present at the venue in Karak.
The reported turnout was much lower than the number mentioned in PTI’s earlier claims. The gathering took place despite preparations and arrangements for the march.
March moves towards Kohat
The march was expected to move from Gandi Chowk in Karak towards Kohat. The next stop was announced at Lachi Ground. The location is around 25 kilometres from Kohat city.
Reports said the gathering in Karak remained small during the event.
Low turnout reported
The reported low attendance has drawn attention to the number of people taking part in the march.
The report also said that the turnout was lower than expected based on the earlier claims about the size of the march.
Some reports linked the low attendance to limited public participation in the protest. However, the reasons for the turnout were not independently confirmed.
The march comes amid ongoing political activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Questions over arrangements
Reports also raised questions about the use of government facilities and resources during the march.
The reported gathering of 400 to 500 people was significantly smaller than the expected turnout mentioned by PTI. The march is continuing towards its next announced stop at Lachi Ground.
“Whose agenda does PTI want to serve?”
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said yesterday that Pakistan needs peace, stability, development and economic recovery.
He questioned those marching towards Islamabad and asked them to think about whose agenda they were serving.
Speaking at an event in his home constituency of Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal said ending terrorism was a national duty. He said Pakistan was facing a difficult situation but needed peace and stability to move forward.
