PDM set for Lahore power show

The Pakistan Democratic Movement is all set to demonstrate its might in Lahore, a traditional stronghold of the opposition PML-N.

Scores of people have already reached the venue of the jalsa despite cold weather.

A large stage has been set up on the steps of Minar-e-Pakistan for the leaders while chairs have been set up on the ground at the forefront. Generators have been hooked up and lights have been installed for the rally beside the all-important sound system.

PML-N leaders Marriyum Aurangzeb and Attaullah Tarar, along with other members, inspected the arrangements.

All PDM leaders will gather at the residence of Ayaz Sadiq before departing for Minar-e-Pakistan.

Speaking to journalists, Maryam Nawaz said that the Opposition, along with the masses, will soon “topple the government.”

“We are aware of the problems of the people of Lahore,” she said. “You all should get out of your house for the sake of the country and help us oust this government.”

The Punjab government has not permitted the PDM to hold the rally in Lahore citing terror threat and the second wave COVID-19 pandemic.

However, no action has been taken by the provincial government to stop the rally participants. No containers have been set up on the roads, and no other obstruction has been put in place.

Meanwhile, government spokespersons said the law will come into force if the coronavirus standard operation procedures (SOPs) or the law are violated.