PTI Jalsa in Karachi – 25th December 2011

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) under the leadership of Imran Khan is all set to stage another big Jalsa and public gathering in Karachi on 25th December 2011.

The Jalsa in Karachi is of great importance for the party especially after a successful rally at Lahore on 30th October. The importance is also highlighted by the fact that:

1. Jalsa is being organized in Terror-hit Karachi

2. Karachi is hub of MQM who has very strong hold of the area

3. Imran Khan and PTI is considered to have strong hold only in KPK and Punjab (to some extent after Lahore Jalsa)

PTI is claiming a massive and much larger gathering while also hopeful for some good news (probably the announcement of PMLN’s Javed Hashmi joining PTI). Earlier prominent names like Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Jahangir Khan Tareen, Awais Laghari, Jamal Laghari, Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Sikandar Hayyat Khan Bosan and others from KPK & South Punjab have joined Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI).

This is not it, the most recent survey conducted by YouGovpoll suggests that Imran Khan is the most popular political leader in Pakistan today, and considers PTI party more capable than its counterparts. The changing trend in Pakistan politics (whether fruitful or not, a different topic altogether), that growing number of Pakistanis seem prepared to abandon the old parties and consider the PTI as a viable alternative. The show in Lahore and now in Karachi will have its long lasted affects on Pakistan Politics in coming ages.

PTI Jalsa 25th Dec Instructions & Route Map

Elaborate security arrangements are being made, to ensure a peaceful event, with a massive crowd expected, we together need to ensure discipline amongst ourselves

1. Come early as the Jalsa is expected to start at 2pm
2. Security check points will be to ensure safety of everyone, please corporate with the police and our volunteers
3. Please pack WARM clothes as Karachi is experiencing a cold spell
4. Please bring water and snacks
5. It may be best to carry a darri so you can sit on the ground if there are not enough chairs
6. There are 3 public entrance points for the Jalsa, please follow the
   1. Gate 1 = Ladies & Families
   2. Gate 2 & 3 = General
7. Chairs are available but in limited quantity
8. 4 large screens are available throughout the venue to allow adequate viewing, best views will be from the screens
9. Audio will be loud and clear
10. As usual be weary of Pickpockets, carry minimal cash and be watchful
11. Due to a large crowd, YOU have to help us maintain discipline, each person must play their part in this landmark Jalsa and Inshallah it will be a proud moment for Karachi

Route Map

Coming from Shahrah-e-Qaideen

1. Barricade will stop all vehicular traffic at Society Office Chowrangi
2. Parking will be available at Kashmir Road
3. Shuttles will transport you to the venue

Coming from MA Jinnah Road

1. Barricade will stop all vehicular traffic at Numaish
2. Parking will be available behind KG Ground
3. Shuttles will trasport you to the venue

Coming from New MA Jinnah Road

1. Barricade will stop all vehicular traffic at Madina Road or Allah Wali Masjid
2. Parking will be available at the CDGK parking lot near Empress Market
3. Shuttles will transport you to the venue

Coming from Guru Mander

1. Barricade will stop all vehicular traffic at Guru Mander
2. Parking will be available in the side streets
3. Shuttles will transport you to the venue

Coming from Jail Road

1. Barricade will stop all vehicular traffic at Peoples Chowk / Secretariat Chowrangi
2. Parking will be available in the side streets and Islamia College
3. Shuttles will transport you to the venue

Coming from Britto Road

1. Barricade will stop all vehicular traffic at Soldier Bazar
2. Parking will be available at Nishtar Park
3. Shuttles will transport you to the venue

Check out the Karachi Map in full