PPP long march

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PPP Long March
Date27 February 2022 – 8 March 2022
Location Karachi to Islamabad, Pakistan
TypeLong march
ThemeAnti-government protest
Organized by Pakistan Peoples Party
Participants Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and supporters

The PPP Long March was an anti-government long march led by Pakistan Peoples Party's Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. [1] The march started from Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi on Sunday, 27 February 2022 at 10 AM. The march planned to reach Islamabad in 10 days from Karachi via 34 different cities. [2] [3]

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March route and Timeline

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari approved the route plan of the march.The march planned to reach Islamabad in 10 days from Karachi through 34 different cities. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Bilawal leads long march against govt". www.thenews.com.pk.
  2. "PPP chief approves route plan for 'long march'". The Express Tribune. February 15, 2022.
  3. "PPP unveils long march schedule, route". www.thenews.com.pk.
  4. "Pakistan: PPP anti-government march to reach Islamabad in 10 days after crossing 34 cities". 26 February 2022.
  5. "PPP march to reach capital in 10 days". 16 February 2022.