Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub on Tuesday claimed that the “pre-poll rigging” started ahead of the by-elections.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Ayub said: “The RO had been directed to provide Form 45 to the PTI. The incumbent government came into existence through Form 47, which violated the constitution.”

Speaking about the Iran-Israel conflict, Ayub said: “No policy statement has been issued in connection with the Iran-Israel conflict.”

He lamented: “Masses should get ready, as the price of gasoline will be increased again after 15 days.”

Ayub challenged the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to stage a public gathering in Chaman.

Expressing his thoughts in line with the arrival of a Saudi delegation to Pakistan, Ayub said: “We welcome a Saudi delegation to Pakistan.”

He took a swipe at the Punjab IG, saying, “The Punjab IG is not managing to provide protection to his own police.”

Ayub lamented the “unemployment” in the country, saying, “The masses are facing hardships due to the unemployment.”

He talked about Bushra Bibi, saying, “The cameras were installed in her rooms.”

– Omar Ayub vows to play role in acquittal of PTI founder, Parvez Elahi –

Few days back, Ayub said that his party will play a vital role in the acquittal of the deposed prime minister and former Punjab chief minister Parvez Elahi.

Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Ayub said: "We will make all-out efforts to address the problems in the Parliament House. The opposition sitting in the National Assembly is strong."

"1908 PTI workers had been detained. We will put all-out efforts into their acquittal.," he added.

He vowed that his party would highlight the matters in line with the ballooning inflation and public issues.