Khan, speaking from Adiala Jail, urged citizens, particularly the youth, to take to the streets, declaring that the protest will go ahead "at any cost," regardless of whether an NOC is granted.

The viral video shows a Crusteez employee refusing service to Justice Isa and his family.

Raoof Hasan, PTI's spokesperson, had recently stated that dialogue between the party and the establishment was inevitable and that PTI was open to such discussions.

Speaking informally to journalists from Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail on Wednesday, Khan urged for the swift announcement of the next chief justice’s appointment, emphasizing PTI's backing of Justice Shah.

The video shows a Crusteez employee refusing service to Justice Isa and his family.

The petition, led by Khurram Butt, a UK-based Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) activist, accuses Khan of using the Chancellor's election as a platform for political gain, rather than serving the university.

A day earlier, PM Shehbaz arrived in London for a brief visit before his departure to New York on Monday.

"I owe no apology for any wrongdoing, nor am I a slave to the Punjab government or anyone else." KP CM tells in a video message

The deputy commissioner issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) with 43 conditions, including limiting the rally's duration from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Speaking in a televised interview, Bilawal highlighted that neither the judiciary nor the parliament is functioning effectively, adding that the government does not have the necessary majority to push through a proposed constitutional package.

"These new amendments will ruin the country's future," Khan warned. He further accused the government of trying to dismantle the judiciary, stating, "They have decided to destroy the judiciary."

The launch took place during CM's visit to Lahore's Children's Hospital Cardiac Surgery Ward, where she distributed "Child Surgery Cards" to deserving patients.