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Express Tribune
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Jamaat-e-Islami's Gaza march: High security alert in Islamabad, red zone sealed
Listen to article Security in Islamabad was increased on Sunday as authorities sealed all roads leading to the Red Zone ahead of a planned "Gaza Solidarity March" by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). JI had earlier announced a march toward the US Embassy in the capital to protest Washington's support for Israel's military actions in Gaza. The march, scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM, prompted authorities to deploy heavy police presence and block three main entry points to the Red Zone using containers, barbed wire, and concrete barriers. JI General Secretary Amirul Azeem confirmed the protest in a video message, urging citizens from all walks of life to participate. He emphasised the peaceful nature of the demonstration, citing the party's recent rallies in Karachi and Lahore. Earlier, Jamaat-e-Islami announced a nationwide shutter-down strike on April 22 to express solidarity with the people of Gaza amid Israel's ongoing offensive. The announcement was made by JI leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman while addressing a large gathering during the 'Palestine March' held in Karachi on Sunday. Pakistan has consistently condemned Israeli military operations in Gaza and has called for an immediate ceasefire, the resumption of humanitarian aid, and the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Express Tribune
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
JI announces nationwide strike on April 22 to express solidarity with Palestinians
Listen to article Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced a nationwide shutter-down strike on April 22 to express solidarity with the people of Gaza amid Israel's ongoing offensive, Express News reported. The announcement was made by JI leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman while addressing a large gathering during the 'Palestine March' held in Karachi on Sunday. 'We will observe a complete shutdown across the country on April 22 in solidarity with Gaza. The Palestinian leadership has endorsed this action,' said Rehman. 'We will also coordinate with other Islamic organisations across the Muslim world for a collective response on the same day,' he added. He urged the public to continue the campaign to boycott international products and support the Palestinian cause through sustained action. Outlining the party's next steps, Rehman said that a special children's march will be held, followed by a Gaza March in Multan on April 18 and another in Islamabad on April 20. 'The Islamabad event will be the largest public gathering in the country's history,' he claimed. He also stated that letters are being sent to the heads of Islamic states and human rights organisations, appealing for support and decisive action against US policies backing Israel. 'Karachi will lead this movement against the slaves of America. We will succeed in this struggle,' he added.
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
JI announces march towards US embassy over Gaza aggression
Listen to article Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Sunday announced the suspension of the party's routine activities to focus on a series of nationwide protests in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Hafiz Naeem said, 'Jamaat-e-Islami is suspending all normal activities from today.' He outlined a protest calendar, beginning with countrywide demonstrations on Friday, April 11. 'On April 13, we will hold a Palestine March in Karachi, and on April 20, we will march towards the US embassy in Islamabad,' he added. Hafiz Naeem said a delegation of Pakistani parliamentarians would reach out to Muslim-majority countries including Türkiye, Iran, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to push for breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza. 'There is a graveyard-like silence on the issue of Palestine across the world,' he said. 'The mask has fallen off the faces of the US, UK, and Europe — the West is just as barbaric today as it was during the Dark Ages.' Hafiz Naeem also criticised the inaction of Muslim countries. 'Muslim nations have wrapped themselves in a blanket of apathy. If they had shown some honour, perhaps the atrocities in Gaza wouldn't have happened,' he said. He concluded by reaffirming JI's commitment to advocating for Palestinian rights. 'We will raise this issue with the government. Even when we last spoke with the prime minister, we called attention to the massacre in Gaza,' he said.
