Jail Bharo Tehreek (lit. 'Jail-fill movement') was a protest movement launched by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on 22 February 2023, aimed at countering what the party considers an attack on their fundamental rights and the economic meltdown. It was paused in March 2023 after the Supreme Court of Pakistan resolved elections-related issue.[1]
| Jail Bharo Tehreek | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 2023 – March 2023 |
| Location | Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Faisalabad |
| Caused by | Alleged attack on fundamental rights Economic meltdown due to corruption |
| Goals | True freedom for the people of Pakistan Peaceful court arrests of party leaders and workers |
| Methods | Peaceful and non-violent protests |
| Resulted in | Ongoing Criticized by government |
| Lead figures | |
The movement began in Lahore in February 2023 and involved peaceful and non-violent protests against what the party leader, Imran Khan, described as "sham FIRs and NAB cases, custodial torture, attacks on journalists and social media people," and economic failure brought on by a cabal of corrupt individuals who laundered billions in looted wealth.[2][3]
The movement was intended to achieve true freedom for the people of Pakistan and included peaceful court arrests of party leaders and workers. The drive started in Lahore and moved to other cities, including Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sahiwal, and Faisalabad.[4]
The Punjab government imposed Section 144 on the Mall Road, Gulberg main Boulevard, as well as outside the Punjab Civil Secretariat, and its adjoining roads to prohibit all types of assemblies, sit-ins, and processions. The movement was criticized by government who called it an attempt to create political instability in the country.[5][6]
See also
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edit- ^ "Imran Khan's party suspends 'Jail Bharo Tehreek' after Pakistan's apex court orders polls in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces". March 1, 2023 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "'Going to jail for freedom': PTI leaders converge on Lahore's Charing Cross as Jail Bharo Tehreek commences". 22 February 2023.
- ^ "Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar to 'surrender' as PTI kicks off 'Jail Bharo tehreek' today".
- ^ "Hundreds aim for jail as 'court arrest' begins". 22 February 2023.
- ^ "Imran kicks off 'peaceful' Jail Bharo movement". 22 February 2023.
- ^ "Section 144 Imposed in Lahore ahead of PTI's 'Jail Bharo Tehreek'". 21 February 2023.