2022 Azadi March II

2022 protest march against the Pakistan government

For other uses, see Azadi march.

2022 Azadi March II

Part of 2022–2024 Pakistan political unrest
Date| October 26, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-10-26) - 26 November 2022
Location|

Countrywide followed by marches to Islamabad[1]

Caused by|

* No-confidence motion
* Toshakhana reference case
* Regime change;[2] Removal of Imran Khan led government[3]
* Economic mismanagement by the government
* Shortages including Powercuts, fuel and essential items
* High Inflation and the rapid rise in the cost of living
* Corruption[4]
* Authoritarianism
* Political censorship
* Political repression
* Nepotism[5]
* Horse trading [6]
* Military intervention[7]
* Foreign influence[7]
* Status quo [8]

Goals|

* Overthrow of the Sharif government
* Dissolution of the National Assembly and announcement of general elections
* Appointment of new Army chief
* Free and Fair elections[9]
* Electoral reform
* Elimination of corruption
* Rule of law [10]
* Civilian supremacy [11]

Methods| Protesters:

* Sit-in
* Demonstrations
* Protest
* Civil disobedience
* Civil resistance
* Hashtag activism
* Online activism
* Riots[12]
* Self-immolation[13]
* Stone pelting[13]

Government and its supporters:

* Traffic blockage in Islamabad
* Tear gas shelling
* Riot police
* Lathi charge
* Police raid on PTI activists and workers houses[14]
* Mass arrest[15]
* Transport restrictions
* Water cannon

Parties

* Sharif government

Supported by

* Pakistan Democratic Movement
* Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (Shujaat wing
* Pakistan Armed Forces

* Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Supported by

* Awami Muslim League
* Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (Parvez Elahi wing - later to join PTI)
* Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen
* Grand Democratic Alliance

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Lead figures

Shehbaz Sharif (PMLN)
Rana Sanaullah (PMLN)
Maryam Nawaz (PMLN)
Supported by
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (PPP)
Mahmood Khan Achakzai (PkMAP)
Fazal-ur-Rehman (JUI (F))
Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui (MQM-P)
Syed Mustafa Kamal (PSP)
Nawaz Sharif (PMLN)
Altaf Hussain (MQM-L)

Imran Khan (PTI)
Aamir Liaquat Hussain (PTI)
Shah Mahmood Qureshi (PTI)
Supported by
Shaikh Rasheed Ahmad (AML)
Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi (PML (Q))
Raja Nasir Abbas (MWM)
Pir of Pagaro VIII (GDA)
Muhammad Khan Sherani (JUI-P)

Number

5,000+ policemen Before Attack Now 15,000 [16]

10,000 – 25,000+ protesters.[17]

60,000 - 70,000+ (As of 26 November in Rawalpindi)

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Casualties and losses

4 protesters killed & Sadaf Naeem a news journalist death in accidental Incident[18]
5+ protesters arrested[15]
9+ protesters Injured (including Imran Khan and Faisal Javed Khan).[19][20]

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Other protests

<- Azadi March I

The 2022 Azadi March II (Urdu: آزادی مارچ, romanized: Āzādī Mārch, lit. 'Freedom March') was a protest march led by Imran Khan, former prime minister of Pakistan, from Lahore to Islamabad against the Shehbaz Sharif ministry. It succeeded 2022 Azadi March I, which took place in May.

There was an attempted assassination of Imran Khan during the early days of the march. Khan decided to push for the dissolution of the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to force early elections instead of continuing the march. Continued dispute between PTI and the federal government of Pakistan on the holding of elections leading to arbitration at the Supreme Court

## Haqeeqi Azadi

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Haqeeqi Azadi ("true freedom" movement; Urdu: حقیقی آزادی) march was first used in May 22, 2022, when Imran Khan declared that he will lead the first Azadi March towards Islamabad, dubbed the "freedom march" in English terminology.[22] As the tension grew between establishment and Imran Khan, the choice of words also started to feel more belligerent. It was not until the second march that the term "freedom march" or "Azadi March" turned into a "True Freedom" as evident by Imran Khan's statement on October 28, 2022.[23]

## March stop points

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* Shahdara Bagh (Lahore)[24] 29 October 2022
* Muridke[24] 30 October 2022
* Kamoke[24] 31 October 2022
* Gujranwala[24] 1–2 November 2022
* Wazirabad[24] 3 November 2022
* Gujrat[24]
* Lala Musa[24]
* Kharian[24]
* Jhelum[24]
* Dina[24]
* Sohawa[24]
* Gujar Khan[24]
* Rawalpindi[24] 26 November 2022
* Islamabad[24]

## March

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Imran ultimately announced on 25 October 2022, that the long march will begin on 28 October, from Liberty Chowk, Lahore, and will end in Islamabad before turning into a sit-in.[25][26][27]

## Incidents

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### Sadaf Naeem death

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On 30 October 2022, Sadaf Naeem, a journalist for a Pakistani news TV channel died in an accident while trying to cover the march in close proximity.[28] She tried to climb Khan's truck and lost her balance, fell on the ground, and was run-over by the truck.[29] She was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.[18]

On her death, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's leadership expressed shock and grief. Imran Khan announced a stop to his Azadi March for the day. He also visited her residence in order to offer condolences to her family.[30] The PTI wished for appointment of a new COAS.[28]

## Shooting of Imran Khan

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Main article: Shooting of Imran Khan

### Assassination attempt

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On 3 November, while giving a speech to his supporters, shots were fired by unidentified gunmen at Khan's container-mounted-truck. According to an aide of Khan, the truck was fired at six times.[31] A Khan supporter by the name of Ibtisam[32] tried to tackle the gunman.[33] One other supporter was shot dead attempting to tackle the shooter.[32] A burst of gunfire happened first, then, moments later, a single pistol fire sound.[citation needed]

Khan was shot in the shin and thigh on the right leg and was transferred to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Lahore, where he underwent treatment. His doctor, Faisal Sultan, said that X-rays and scans showed bullet fragments lodged in Khan's legs, and that his tibia was fractured.[34] A leader of the PTI said that his condition was stable.[35] He was then discharged from the hospital on the 6th of November.

In total, nine people were injured, including Imran Khan and Senator Faisal Javed Khan, and one person was killed.[19][20]

## References

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1. ^ "PTI announces nationwide protests". 4 November 2022.
2. ^ "Imran Khan accuses Biden administration for being involved in 'regime change conspiracy'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
3. ^ Baloch, Shah Meer (April 11, 2022). "Pakistan assembly elects Shehbaz Sharif as new prime minister". The Guardian.
4. ^ "Pakistan Ranks 129 out of 140 in Rule of Law Index" (PDF). worldjusticeproject.org. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
5. ^ "Return to dynastic nepotism leaves Pakistan facing an uncertain future". 22 April 2022.
6. ^ Wasim, Amir (March 18, 2022). "PTI dissidents surface in Sindh House 'sanctuary'". DAWN.COM.
7. ^ a b Hussain, Ryan Grim, Murtaza (August 9, 2023). "Secret Pakistan Cable Documents U.S. Pressure to Remove Imran Khan". The Intercept.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
8. ^ Hashim, Asad. "Elite privilege consumes $17.4bn of Pakistan's economy: UNDP". Al Jazeera.
9. ^ "Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections". August 3, 2023 - via www.bbc.com.
10. ^ "On GPS: 'There is no rule of law' in Pakistan | CNN". May 21, 2023 - via www.cnn.com.
11. ^ Javed, Umair (June 27, 2022). "Civilian supremacy?". DAWN.COM.
12. ^ "PTI workers clash with police as countrywide protests breakout against attack on Imran Khan". 4 October 2022.
13. ^ a b "PTI workers clash with police as countrywide protests breakout against attack on Imran Khan". 4 November 2022.
14. ^ "police raids on PTI protesters; arrested Protesters". 4 November 2022.
15. ^ a b "Islamabad police book PTI protesters; arrested Protesters". 4 November 2022.
16. ^ "In a bid to deal with the PTI's 'Haqeeqi Azadi March' ARY News". 10 November 2022.
17. ^ Malik, Mansoor (31 October 2022). "PTI marks Revolutionist azadi march current analytics". Dawn.
18. ^ a b "Woman journalist crushed to death under PTI's long march container". Dunya News. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
19. ^ a b Bhandari, Shashwat (3 November 2022). "WATCH: Moment when Imran Khan was shot by gunman during rally in Pakistan's Wazirabad". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
20. ^ a b News Desk. "PTI Chairman Imran Khan Shot As Container Comes Under Attack". The Friday Times.
21. ^ "Islamabad police book PTI protesters; arrest 3 including 2 women". 4 November 2022.
22. ^ "What is happening in Pakistan's continuing crisis?". Brookings. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
23. ^ "What pushed Imran Khan to 'real freedom'". The Times of India. 2022-10-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
24. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Long march sets off for 'Haqeeqi Azadi'". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 28 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
25. ^ "Kaptaan marches again: What next?". The Express Tribune. October 28, 2022.
26. ^ "Live updates: All eyes on PTI's long march as Imran seeks snap polls". www.thenews.com.pk.
27. ^ "Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan announces march on capital". www.aljazeera.com.
28. ^ a b "PTI's Azadi March to kick off today". The Express Tribune. October 28, 2022.
29. ^ Bukhari, Mubasher (2022-10-30). "Pakistani journalist crushed by Imran Khan's truck during coverage". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
30. ^ "Imran visits deceased journalist Sadaf Naeem's family". The Express Tribune. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
31. ^ "Updates: Imran Khan Injured After Firing At His Rally, Gunman Arrested". NDTV.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
32. ^ a b Marsi, Federica. "Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan shot and wounded at rally". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
33. ^ Video | Watch: Imran Khan Shooter Seen On Camera With Gun, retrieved 3 November 2022
34. ^ Shah, Saeed. "Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Shot in Leg at Protest Rally". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
35. ^ "Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shot and wounded at protest march". BBC News. 3 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.

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Imran Khan

* Prime Minister of Pakistan (2018–2022)
* Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (1996–2023)
* Member of Parliament (2002–2007; 2013–2023)

Life and politics|

* Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
* 2014 Tsunami March
* Go Nawaz Go
* Inqilab March
* Ihtisab March
* 2018 Pakistani general election
* 2022 Azadi march
* 2022 Azadi March-II
* Attempted assassination
* Al-Qadir Trust case
* Arrest

Premiership|

* Oath of office
* First 100 days
* Ministry
* International trips
* 2019 India–Pakistan border skirmishes
* Ehsaas Programme
* Kamyab Jawan Program
* Plant for Pakistan
* COVID-19 pandemic
* 2022 Pakistani political crises
* No-confidence motion
* Constitutional crisis
* Lettergate

Cricket career|

* 1992 Cricket World Cup
* International cricket five-wicket hauls

Legal affairs|

* Al-Qadir Trust case
* Toshakhana reference case
* Tyrian White case
* Iddat case

Family|

* Jemima Goldsmith (first wife, divorced)
* Reham Khan (second wife, divorced)
* Bushra Bibi (third wife, current)
* Ahmed Raza (uncle)
* Wajid Ali Khan Burki (uncle)
* Jahangir Khan (uncle)
* Khaled Ahmed (uncle)
* Humayun Zaman (uncle)
* Babar Zaman (cousin)
* Majid Khan (cousin)
* Asad Jahangir (cousin)
* Ijaz Khan (cousin)
* Bilal Omer Khan (cousin)
* Hafeez Ullah Niazi (cousin)
* Inamullah Niazi (cousin)
* Najeebullah Khan Niazi (cousin)
* Jamshed Burki (cousin)
* Javed Burki (cousin)
* Sanaullah Khan Niazi (cousin)
* Amin Ullah Khan (cousin)
* Zahid Ali Akbar Khan (cousin)
* Sherandaz Khan (cousin)
* Bazid Khan (nephew)
* Kamran Khan (nephew)
* Pets

Residences|

* Bani Gala
* Zaman Park

Bibliography|

* Pakistan: A Personal History

Organizations founded|

* Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
* Namal University

Related|

* Awards and honours

Category:Imran Khan

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* t
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Leader|

* Imran Khan

Chairman|

* Gohar Ali Khan

Executive Committee|

* Shah Mehmood Qureshi
* Omar Ayub Khan
* Shibli Faraz
* Murad Saeed
* Parvez Elahi
* Atif Khan
* Firdous Naqvi
* Asad Qaiser
* Babar Awan
* Qasim Khan Suri
* Raoof Hasan

Current provincial presidents|

* Hammad Azhar
* Haleem Adil Sheikh
* Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi
* Ali Amin Gandapur

Other prominent leaders|

* Arif Alvi
* Azam Swati
* Zartaj Gul
* Waleed Iqbal
* Taimur Khan Jhagra
* Yasmin Rashid
* Malik Aamir Dogar
* Mian Aslam Iqbal
* Ejaz Chaudhary
* Ali Muhammad Khan
* Shehryar Khan Afridi
* Faisal Javed Khan
* Mehmood-ur-Rasheed
* Omer Sarfraz Cheema
* Iftikhar Durrani
* Shahram Khan Tarakai
* Junaid Akbar
* Fazal Muhammad Khan
* Aliya Hamza Malik
* Shaukat Ali Yousafzai
* Sheikh Waqas Akram

Activities|

* 2014 Azadi March
* Insaf Student Federation
* Naya Pakistan
* Pakistan Ehtesab March
* Panama Papers case
* Huqooq-e-Sindh March
* 2022 public gatherings
* 2022 Azadi march
* 2022 Azadi March II
* Jail Bharo Tehreek
* Final Call protest
* PTI–government negotiations

Governance|

* Premiership of Imran Khan
* Government
* First 100 days
* Plant for Pakistan
* Elected members (2013–2018)
* Members of the 15th National Assembly of Pakistan

* Chief ministership of Pervez Khattak
* Billion Tree Tsunami
* Chief ministership of Mahmood Khan
* Chief ministership of Usman Buzdar (Ministry)
* Chief ministership of Ali Amin Gandapur (Ministry)

Controversies|

* PTI prohibited funding case
* No-confidence motion against Imran Khan
* Lettergate
* Imran Khans Toshakhana reference case
* 2023 Pakistan election delay case
* May 9 riots
* Military courts case
* Intra-party elections case

Related|

* Go Nawaz Go
* Killing of Ali Bilal

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