RAWALPINDI: Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has agreed to temporarily suspend his civil disobedience movement for a few days at the request of party leaders.
Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, said that the party had advised the founder to delay the campaign for a few days. In response, Khan agreed to wait.
Imran Khan expressed concern for the country, stating that he would wait a few days if the government fulfills his two demands. He sent his supporters to the government to make these demands.
Aleema Khan further stated that Imran Khan had made it clear that if his two demands were not met, he would resume the call for civil disobedience.
It is important to note that Imran Khan had previously announced plans to launch the civil disobedience movement starting December 14.
What is Civil Disobedience?
Civil disobedience is the deliberate, nonviolent resistance to laws, policies, or government actions perceived as unjust. It is a form of peaceful protest where individuals refuse to comply with certain laws as a way to express dissent and demand change. The concept emphasizes moral conviction, making it a powerful tool for movements seeking justice, equality, and reform.
Rooted in history, civil disobedience has shaped societal and political changes worldwide. Henry David Thoreau popularized the term in his 1849 essay, inspiring future leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Gandhi used it against British colonial rule in India, while King employed it during the American Civil Rights Movement.
Key features include nonviolence, moral justification, and public visibility. Unlike violence, it appeals to conscience, aiming to pressure authorities into reform while garnering public sympathy for the cause. It remains a crucial form of peaceful resistance in modern struggles for justice.
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