Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s main politico-religious party have rallied in the capital, Islamabad, against Israel’s bombing of Palestinians in Gaza, chanting anti-American slogans that accused the U.S. of “backing the aggressor.” The extreme right party, Jamaat-e-Islami, planned to march to the U.S.
Members of a social group, Aurat March, hold a signs during a demonstration against the Pakistani government, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. Pakistan says it has recently announced plans to deport all migrants who are in the country illegally, including 1.7 million Afghans, who will be implemented in a “phased and orderly manner.” A social group, Aurat March, hold banners and signs during a demonstration against the Pakistani government, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
Because of the plan announced by Jammat-e-Islami and the risk of violence, the US embassy issued an advisory for American citizens living in Islamabad and the surrounding area to “limit unnecessary travel on Sunday.” It advised U.S. citizens to avoid large public gatherings, to exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of a large gathering or demonstration and to review personal security plans.
Another religious party, Jamiat Ulema Islam, held a massive rally in the southwestern city of Quetta, where its leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed solidarity and support for Gazans.
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