PTI Leader Threatens Somnath-Style Chaos in Islamabad

PESHAWAR:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Junaid Akbar has issued a stern warning to the federal government, threatening to turn Islamabad into ‘Somnath’ if security forces open fire on party workers during the upcoming September 27 long march.
Addressing a gathering of party workers, Akbar asserted that protesters would breach the capital from multiple directions and retaliate forcefully against any state-sponsored violence.
The provocative remarks highlight escalating political tensions between the ruling coalition and the opposition party as preparations for the Islamabad showdown intensify.
Political analysts warn that such aggressive rhetoric deepens polarization and narrows the window for parliamentary dialogue, potentially pushing the country toward severe civil unrest.
The administration remains on high alert, weighing security measures to maintain public order while opposition leaders rally support across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Law enforcement agencies are reviewing security protocols for the capital, while federal ministers have condemned the threats, vowing that strict legal action will be taken against anyone attempting to subvert the writ of the state during the protests.