ISLAMABAD – As former PM Imran Khan has called for rallies to mobilisesupporters after his ouster, Pakistani missions in the United Arab Emiratesand Turkey have warned the local community not to stage any protest or elsethey can face the music.
The development comes days after the PTI chairman who had been determinedto fight back, called for power shows by his party workers and supporters.
A press release issued by the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi cited “Thisis to bring to the notice of all Pakistanis in the United Arab Emiratesthat processions and protests are illegal in this country.”
“Anyone breaking the law is bound to face serious legal consequences,therefore the community members are advised to strictly abide by the locallaws,” it further added.
Earlier, Pakistan’s mission in Turkey also cautioned its nationals not totake part in political activities without taking permission from Turkishauthorities.
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On April 12, more than two dozen Pakistanis were detained in Turkey forstaging a protest without permission. Pakistani social activist and lawyerJibran Nasir shared the news on social media, saying that Turkishauthorities have now released the detained Pakistanis.
He thanked the Pakistani diplomats in Turkey who worked hard to ensure therelease of the detained Pakistanis who turned out to express support forthe cricketer turned politician who was ousted through a no-confidencemotion.
