RAWALPINDI, May 24: The city administration has allowed Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public rally in Liaquat Bagh on Sunday, making grounds for Imran Khan to enter Rawalpindi which is considered to be the stronghold of the PML-N.

DCO Saqib Zaffar said permission had been granted for the public gathering after a go-ahead from intelligence agencies, adding alternative traffic plan would be chalked out as Benazir Bhutto Road would remain closed during the gathering.

On Thursday, activists of PTI were seen establishing mobilisation camps and using loudspeakers asking people to attend the meeting.

“This is, of course, encouraging that there is no sign of violence from any side though PML-N and PTI are political rivals at the moment. My administration has extended all-out support to the PTI regarding the public gathering on Sunday,” the DCO said.

Though PTI leaders had complained against the cantonment authorities for removing their banners on Saturday, the workers of the party said there were no impediments being created by rival political parties.