Tens of thousands of religious party supporters rally in Pakistan against Israel’s bombing in Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Tens of thousands of religious party supporters rally in Pakistan against Israel’s bombing in Gaza

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Tens of thousands of supporters from Pakistan’s main religious political party rallied in the eastern city of Lahore on Sunday against Israel’s bombing of Palestinians in Gaza and what it said is the world’s failure to protect Gazans. Amid anti-Israeli and anti-American slogans the emotionally charged crowd also called for jihad, or holy war. Supporters, including women and children, marched for several kilometers to reach the location of the rally, holding banners and posters with slogans opposing Israel and the United States and in support of the Palestinians. Senator Sirajul Haq, the JI chief, said the ongoing rallies in support of Palestinians around the world awaken world governments and give a voice to the innocent.

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Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Two distinct vectors have intersected in Pakistan this past week. The first was a high-intensity political clash as the jailed Imran Khan’s wife led large numbers of his supporters into the heart of Islamabad in defiance of the government, vowing to remain till their leader was released. A supporter of the jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan …

Fact Check: Imran Khan supporters marching to Islamabad? No, this clip is not from Pakistan!
4 weeks ago

Fact Check: Imran Khan supporters marching to Islamabad? No, this clip is not from Pakistan!

India Today  

A massive protest launched by supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has now been called off by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Khan’s party, following a government crackdown. A video now going viral allegedly shows a sea of Imran Khan supporters marching towards Islamabad against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government and the Pakistan army chief. India Today Fact Check found …

Rally in Silicon Valley to condemn violence against Hindus in Canada, Bangladesh
1 month ago

Rally in Silicon Valley to condemn violence against Hindus in Canada, Bangladesh

India Today  

Indian-Americans in Silicon Valley gathered for a solidarity rally at Milpitas City Hall to condemn violence against Hindus in Canada and Bangladesh. The Bay Area in California, home to over 200,000 Indian-Americans, saw participants expressing outrage over recent incidents, including the attack on Hindu devotees at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada. It was horrible to see Hindus who …

Pakistani city mourns 42 Shiite Muslims who were ambushed and killed in a gun attack
1 month ago

Pakistani city mourns 42 Shiite Muslims who were ambushed and killed in a gun attack

Associated Press  

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Protesters in Pakistan’s restive northwest chanted anti-government slogans and tensions flared Friday after funeral prayers were held for 42 Shiite Muslims who were ambushed and killed by gunmen a day earlier in one of the region’s deadliest such assaults in recent years. The victims were traveling in a convoy of several vehicles from the northwestern city of …

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Samantha Gazal said she came …

Banned Jamaat leaders organise first major poll rally in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Banned Jamaat leaders organise first major poll rally in south Kashmir’s Kulgam

The Hindu  

In its first show of strength, several leaders of banned Jamaat-e-Islami, which has fielded candidates in the Assembly election as Independents, on Sunday addressed a well-attended poll rally in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. If the ban was revoked, we would have fielded candidates across Kashmir,” JeI spokesperson Shamim Ahmad Thokar said. Besides Mr. Thokar, Jamaat’s special panel head Ghulam Qadir …

Thousands protest in Pakistan to demand ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands protest in Pakistan to demand ex-PM Imran Khan’s release

Al Jazeera  

Khan’s party holds a rally in Islamabad, marking its first show of strength since the disputed February elections. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party organised the rally in Islamabad on Sunday, marking its first show of strength since the disputed national and regional elections in February. “We will not rest until Khan is released from jail,” said Khan’s close aide Hammad Azhar …

Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally

India TV News  

Tensions flared in Islamabad on Sunday as supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally demanding his immediate release. The situation quickly escalated as PTI supporters began throwing stones at law enforcement officers, injuring several, including Senior Superintendent of Police Shoaib Khan. PTI leaders slammed administration Several PTI leaders addressed the crowd, …

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former PM Imran rally to demand his release
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former PM Imran rally to demand his release

New Indian Express  

PESHAWAR: Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister rallied Monday in the country’s volatile northwest to mark the first anniversary of his arrest and demand his immediate release, officials said. The protest is part of Imram Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI opposition party’s campaign aimed at pressuring the current government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to free him …

Thousands protest against military operation in Pakistan
5 months ago

Thousands protest against military operation in Pakistan

The Hindu  

Thousands of people rallied on July 19 against a planned operation by the Pakistan military to root out militants along the Afghan border, with at least one protester killed when gunfire broke out, officials and witnesses said. "Military operations have been ongoing for 20 years, yet peace has not been established," protester Jamaluddin Wazir told AFP. Pakistan's government announced earlier …

From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the Palestinians
11 months, 1 week ago

From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the Palestinians

Associated Press  

KARACHI, Pakistan — From Berlin to London and Limassol to Karachi, tens of thousands of people took to the streets Sunday to mark the 100th day of Israel’s war with Hamas. “Resolutions will not solve this problem,” Rehman said, adding that all “conscientious people” should support South Africa’s action to launch legal action against Israel for allegedly committing genocide in …

Israel-Hamas War: Pakistan bans all New Year celebrations in solidarity with Palestinians
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas War: Pakistan bans all New Year celebrations in solidarity with Palestinians

India TV News  

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday announced that all New Year celebrations will be banned across the country in an expression of solidarity with Palestinians facing the brunt of Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip in the 11-week-long conflict since October 7, reported Geo News. "Pakistani nation is in a sad state so keeping in mind the situation, …

Photos: Palestine solidarity rallies around the world
1 year, 2 months ago

Photos: Palestine solidarity rallies around the world

Al Jazeera  

Protesters from Jakarta to Tunis have taken to the streest to demand an end to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza after nearly two weeks of intense air and artillery attacks that Palestinian authorities say have killed 4,100 people. Some Western governments have voiced support for Israel’s military campaign, which has come after the Palestinian group Hamas killed more than 1,400 people …

Thousands protest across Middle East over Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Thousands protest across Middle East over Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated on October 13 across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and against the intensifying Israeli bombardment of Gaza, underscoring the risk of a wider regional conflict as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion. Follow Israel-Hamas war, day 7 LIVE updates here From the typically sedate streets of downtown Amman in Jordan, …

Tens of thousands protest after Muslim prayers across Mideast over Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Tens of thousands protest after Muslim prayers across Mideast over Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated Friday across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and against the intensifying Israeli bombardment of Gaza, underscoring the risk of a wider regional conflict as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion. They won’t leave.” In Beirut, thousands of supporters of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group waved Lebanese, Palestinian and Hezbollah …

Tens of thousands rally around the world against Israel’s Gaza bombardment
1 year, 2 months ago

Tens of thousands rally around the world against Israel’s Gaza bombardment

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of people have poured onto the streets around the world in support of the Palestinians as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Protesters denounced Israel’s heavy bombardment of the besieged enclave that has so far killed more than 1,500 people and it came after an unprecedented attack by Hamas, the group running …

Explosion at rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet kills 21 people in southwest Pakistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Explosion at rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet kills 21 people in southwest Pakistan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful bomb exploded near …

Dozens dead after Pakistan rocked by bombings in two provinces
1 year, 2 months ago

Dozens dead after Pakistan rocked by bombings in two provinces

Al Jazeera  

Suicide bombers attacked mosques in the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad, Pakistan – More than 50 people were killed and many others injured in bomb attacks in two different Pakistan provinces, officials have said. Mastung police official Javed Lehri told Al Jazeera that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, an outlawed group also known as Pakistan Taliban, claimed it had “nothing …

Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan political rally bombing as death toll rises to 54
1 year, 4 months ago

Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan political rally bombing as death toll rises to 54

ABC  

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in north-west Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a political rally held by a religious group allied with the government. Key points: The hardline militant group Islamic State said the attack was part of its war against "democracy" The attack was the deadliest to target a political rally since …

Bomb at a political rally in northwest Pakistan kills at least 40 people and injures nearly 200
1 year, 4 months ago

Bomb at a political rally in northwest Pakistan kills at least 40 people and injures nearly 200

ABC  

A powerful bomb has ripped through a rally of supporters for a hard-line cleric and political leader in Pakistan's north-western Bajur district that borders Afghanistan, police and health officials said. Key points: No-one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack The blast took place at a political gathering of the conservative Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl party The local chief of the party …

A bomb at a political rally in northwest Pakistan kills 10 people and wounds more than 50
1 year, 4 months ago

A bomb at a political rally in northwest Pakistan kills 10 people and wounds more than 50

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful bomb ripped through …

Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden rallies to denounce burning of Islam's holy book
1 year, 5 months ago

Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden rallies to denounce burning of Islam's holy book

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Muslims in Pakistan were holding …

Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden protests to denounce burning of Islam’s holy book
1 year, 5 months ago

Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden protests to denounce burning of Islam’s holy book

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Thousands of Muslims in Pakistan gathered on Friday to protest last week’s burning of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, in Stockholm following a call by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to “send a strong message to Sweden.” The biggest anti-Sweden protests were held in the eastern city of Lahore and Karachi, the largest city in the South Asian Islamic …

Won't Target Political Rallies, Polling Booths for Upcoming Pak Elections, Says TTP - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

Won't Target Political Rallies, Polling Booths for Upcoming Pak Elections, Says TTP - News18

News 18  

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in a statement has announced that the group will not target “political rallies, parties, processions and polling stations in the upcoming elections in the country.” It also stated that the TTP will continue its jihad against the Pakistan army and security agencies. A notification issued by the Counter Terrorism Department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 8 said, …

Thousands protest increased violence in Pakistan’s Swat Valley
2 years, 2 months ago

Thousands protest increased violence in Pakistan’s Swat Valley

Al Jazeera  

Residents take to the streets after a school bus driver was shot dead in the latest of a growing number of violent incidents. Islamabad, Pakistan – Thousands of people have rallied in Pakistan’s Swat Valley to protest against growing insecurity following the killing of a local school bus driver who was shot by an unknown assailant on Monday. “We held …

Thousands of Pakistanis protest against India over remarks denigrating the Prophet
2 years, 6 months ago

Thousands of Pakistanis protest against India over remarks denigrating the Prophet

ABC  

Thousands of Pakistanis have rallied — and briefly scuffled with police — in their nation's capital over recent remarks by two officials from India's ruling party that were derogatory to the Prophet Muhammad. Key points: There were calls urging Muslim countries to cut diplomatic ties with India The protesters tried to march toward the Indian Embassy in Islamabad but were …

Pakistanis rally to denounce India over remarks about Islam
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistanis rally to denounce India over remarks about Islam

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Thousands of Islamists rallied Thursday and briefly scuffled with police in Pakistan’s capital, urging Muslim countries to cut diplomatic ties with New Delhi over remarks by two officials from India’s ruling party that were derogatory to the Prophet Muhammad. The scuffles between demonstrators from the Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan party and police erupted when the protesters tried to march toward …

Pakistanis rally to denounce India over remarks about Islam
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistanis rally to denounce India over remarks about Islam

The Independent  

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Hamas holds rally in Gaza over Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque
2 years, 8 months ago

Hamas holds rally in Gaza over Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Al Jazeera  

Demonstration held to show solidarity amid continued Israeli raids in occupied Jerusalem and at Al-Aqsa Mosque. At the demonstration in Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, protesters held banners declaring Palestinian dominion over the Al-Aqsa Mosque and chanted slogans deploring Israeli attacks against worshippers there. “Palestinian unity represented in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the 1948 occupied territories, …

Imran Khan thanks supporters for protesting against \'US-backed\' regime in Pakistan
2 years, 8 months ago

Imran Khan thanks supporters for protesting against \'US-backed\' regime in Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Imran Khan has thanked his supporters for their participation in rallies held across Pakistan and abroad to protest against his ouster as prime minister and the formation of a "US-backed regime" in Islamabad. Earlier on Sunday, ousted prime minister Khan tweeted that "today marked the beginning of a freedom struggle" against what he said was a "foreign conspiracy of …

Thousands rally in Pakistani capital as pressure grows on PM Khan
2 years, 8 months ago

Thousands rally in Pakistani capital as pressure grows on PM Khan

Al Jazeera  

Rival pro-government and opposition supporters descend on Islamabad ahead of a no-confidence motion on Imran Khan. Islamabad, Pakistan – Tens of thousands of activists from Pakistan’s ruling party and opposition groups have descended on the capital, Islamabad, ahead of a parliamentary vote seeking to topple the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Activists from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party started arriving …

Political turmoil in Pakistan deepens with govt supporters, Oppn taking to streets
2 years, 9 months ago

Political turmoil in Pakistan deepens with govt supporters, Oppn taking to streets

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: The deepening rift in ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government ahead of the no-confidence vote in the National Assembly has triggered protests in Pakistan with the supporters of the government and the Opposition both taking to the streets, reported local media. While the PTI supporters gathered outside the house of MNA Malik Ahmed Hassan Dehar to protest against his defiance, workers …

Thousands of Islamists continue marching to Pakistan capital
3 years, 2 months ago

Thousands of Islamists continue marching to Pakistan capital

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of supporters of a …

Afghan Nationals Including Women Raise Slogans Against Pakistan Dropping Bombs In Panjshir
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghan Nationals Including Women Raise Slogans Against Pakistan Dropping Bombs In Panjshir

ABP News  

Kabul: Hundreds of Aghan nationals including women on Tuesday took to the streets of Kabul chanting slogans against Pakistan as various reports claim the latter's jets conducted airstrikes in Panjshir province. According to reports, protests began outside the Pakistan Embassy in the Afghan capital to denounce what the demonstrators allege as Pakistan's interference in Afghanistan, especially Islamabad's alleged support for …

Protesting airstrikes in Panjshir, people throng Kabul streets chanting ‘death to Pakistan’
3 years, 3 months ago

Protesting airstrikes in Panjshir, people throng Kabul streets chanting ‘death to Pakistan’

The Hindu  

Chanting “death to Pakistan”, Afghan protesters, including women, took to the streets of Kabul on Tuesday, as they claimed that Pakistani jets conducted airstrikes in Panjshir Province, according to reports. The Taliban on Monday said they have seized Panjshir, the last province not in their control, after their takeover of the U.S.-backed Afghanistan government last month. Chanting “death to Pakistan”, …

Islamists rally for Palestine, call for united assault on Israel by Muslim nations
3 years, 7 months ago

Islamists rally for Palestine, call for united assault on Israel by Muslim nations

Op India  

Amidst ongoing tension between Israel and Gaza, pro-Palestine Islamists are holding protests across the world against Israel. On May 19, Jake Wallis Simons, Deputy Editor, Jewish Chronicle, shared a video on his Twitter account in which an Islamist was seen calling for Islamic countries to initiate Jihad against Israel. Calls for jihad on British streets pic.twitter.com/PRVnGaW6Um — Jake Wallis Simons …

Thousands rally in US in support of Palestinians
3 years, 7 months ago

Thousands rally in US in support of Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

Huge crowds show solidarity with Palestinians in cities across US, from Los Angeles to New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In Los Angeles on Saturday, protesters waving signs that said “Free Palestine” shut down traffic on a major thoroughfare, while in New York, huge crowds marched through Brooklyn, chanting “Free, free Palestine” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine …

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