Opposition alliance leaders held a public meeting in Pishin on Monday, expressing concern over the country’s political situation and announcing a national movement aimed at safeguarding democratic values and constitutional order. Speaking at the rally, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, head of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution in Pakistan, stressed that the public mandate must be respected and warned that any deviation from constitutional principles could lead to further instability. He announced a series of protests across the country to defend the rights of citizens, adding that all nationalities must be guaranteed equal rights and representation within the federation. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, while addressing the meeting, said that leaders must remain accountable to the people and decisions must be taken through transparent and democratic processes. He highlighted concerns about governance practices and called for greater inclusion of public opinion in policymaking. Afridi highlighted the importance of addressing the problems in Balochistan and KP through dialogue and constitutional means. Other speakers at the event echoed similar views, urging respect for democratic norms, political freedoms and institutional balance.
Demonstration in Pishin: opposition promises to defend democracy
