LAHORE (National Times) During the hearing of petition against not allowing PTI to hold public meetings in Punjab, Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notice to government and sought reply.

The hearing of the case was adjourned for indefinite period.

Petition filed by Umar Ayub came up for hearing before Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh Friday.
The counsel for PTI while giving arguments said holding public meetings in Punjab is our basic right. Whenever our any worker comes outside with flag then criminal case is registered against him. 52 cases have been registered against Hammad Azhar.

The court questioned why you have made LDA party.
PTI counsel said our provincial office has been sealed by LDA.

He requested the court to de-seal their provincial office. The way other parties are given NOC to hold public meetings, we should also be given NOC.

PTI took the plea in the petition that all political parties in the country are allowed to hold public meetings.PTI is being stopped from holding public meetings in Punjab. PTI office located on Jail road Lahore has been sealed. PTI leadership has announced to hold public meetings in different cities in the province.

PTI requested the court to issue order to government to stop harassing PTI workers and leaders. Court should order for de-sealing PTI office located on Jail road. PTI be accorded permission to hold public meetings in Punjab.