PPP Vice-President Senator Sherry Rehman criticized the PTI for their extreme actions that have limited space for democratic politics, as the opposition prepares for a protest at D-Chowk on October 15. The PTI has suspended protests in Punjab, urging leaders and workers to converge in Islamabad for the SCO Summit. Senator Rehman warned against disrupting the summit and recalled PTI’s past violence during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s canceled visit in 2014.
She emphasized the need for political maturity and condemned the PTI’s call for protest, urging them to reconsider and prioritize national benefit. With the government deploying thousands of security personnel for the summit, concerns have been raised over the protest’s impact on the country’s image and development.
The PTI’s actions have sparked criticism from various politicians, with calls for legal action against the protest. Traders and analysts have also expressed worry, highlighting the need for stability and security during the summit. As the nation prepares for the SCO Summit, the focus remains on safeguarding delegates and maintaining peace.