WANA, Oct 3: The administration of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) has expressed concern over Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf chief Imran Khan’s plan to hold a rally in South Waziristan, describing the law and order situation in the region ‘unfavourable’.

Mr Khan has announced that he will lead a procession to be attended besides PTI supporters by journalists and human rights activists to the tribal region on Oct 6, to highlight the plight of people bearing the brunt of military action, militancy and US drone attacks.

“Imran Khan should postpone his rally as the circumstances are not conducive for the time being,” Fata additional chief secretary Dr Tashkain said.

However, the PTI is firm on its plan to hold the rally.

“Imran Khan’s visit will not create trouble for anyone. We don’t see the situation unfavourable anywhere in the tribal region,” PTI leader Pervez Khan Khattak told a private news TV channel.

He said a party delegation had recently visited South Waziristan and reviewed the situation. “We are going there (Waziristan) for peace…tribal elders will give a warm welcome to us. No one can stop us now,” he said.—INP