Tehrik-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan addressing a public meeting. — Photo by PPI

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said those trying to create impediments in way of the Karachi rally were working to their own disadvantage, DawnNews reported.

Speaking at a press conference, Khan said the excuse of 'security concerns' was being used to stop PTI from holding the rally.

“The purpose of the rally is to ensure peace and security in the country, something which the people of Karachi also desire,” he said.

Khan said the PTI would hold the rally on December 25 in Karachi "even if a war was going on".

He moreover emphasised that "the war against terrorism" could only be won through dialogue.

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