Readers looking beyond the next protest can also examine the accounts of supporters at Zaman Park and why violence inside a Karachi courtroom raised a wider rule-of-law question. Political loyalty changes from one person to another. The public’s stake in accessible roads, credible information and orders that can be tested does not.
On September 27, count more than the people who reach Islamabad. Count the hours lost by everyone else, ask which closures were necessary, and demand evidence for every claim about Khan’s health. Share verified route notices and primary documents before sharing a rumor. Pakistan deserves an account of the march that is accurate enough to hold both the organisers and the government to their words.
Frequently asked questions
Is the September 27 march confirmed? PTI has announced the march and says it intends to proceed. Its eventual route, attendance and outcome cannot be known in advance. reuters.com
