Hundreds of thousands of Karachiites march on Shahrah-e-Faisal in response to appeal of JI to express solidarity with Palestinians
KARACHI, Oct 06 (SABAH): Hundreds of thousands of Karachiites marched on Shahrah-e-Faisal in response to the appeal of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) to express solidarity with Palestinians and other victims of Israeli brutalities, on Sunday.
JI Pakistan Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman delivered the key note address, whereas leaders belonging to other political parties and various segments of the society also expressed their views.
In a unique show of agreement, political workers, particularly belonging to the Pakistan People Party, Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslameen and others participated overwhelmingly in the march.
Speaking on the occasion, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman condemned Israel over its inhumane behaviour, brutalities, genocide and extension plans. He said that unfortunately, the Muslim Umma was not playing it’s due role. How come it possible that the Muslim block can’t handle Israel despite the fact that it has millions strong armies, airpower and all types of missiles and even nukes in it’s arsenal.
He warned the Muslim countries and their armies that Israel would not spare anyone and sooner or later they will be on the target if the Zionist regime in Israel is not pushed back.
The JI leader highlighted that the Israeli leader has recently once again unmasked it’s extension plan and come up with a new map, challenging sovereignty of various countries but the United Nations could do nothing.
On the occasion, he paid a rich tribute to Gaza people for their steadfastness in the face of Israeli brutalities and crimes against humanity.
Talking about the resistance forces in Gaza particularly, he said that some people offend if Hamas is highlighted just because the United States and Israel are afraid of Hamas.
He made it clear that it is a legitimate force as per the charter of the United Nations. The UN charter allows the oppressed people to offer armed resistance if another country or forces barged into their territory and push them out of their homes, he said.
He said that the Pakistani nation is united for the cause of Palestine. The political differences among our political parties would not refrain us from coming up with a joint strategy against Israel.
On the occasion, he proposed the government and all political forces to invite the entire Muslim world, their armies and the countries who are outspoken against Israel to a platform. He elaborated that the message delivered by this united forum against Israel would have the power to keep Israel in it’s limits.
Talking about the sectarianism in the society, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said that those propagate sectarian divide in the country are serving Israeli interests knowingly or not knowingly.
On the broad spectrum, he said, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iran should come forward to dismiss the sectarian divide in the Muslim world.
JI Sindh Chief Muhammad Hussain Mehanti in his address said that the morale of freedom fighters in Gaza, Lebanon and other parts of the region are high.
He said that the Muslim world will have to act decisively for Palestine as we all know the intentions of Israel on the international front.
Hamas leader Dr. Khaled Qaddoumi also addressed the march through a video link. He said that Israel sprayed more gunpowder on Gaza than the US had dropped on Heroshema and Nagasaqi. He condemned Israel and urged the Muslim world to get united for the cause of Alaqsa mosque.
JI leader Monem Zafar condemned the US and other Western powers for supporting Israel. He said Palestinians have been resisting with the help of Allah Almighty only. Where are the heads of 57 Muslim states in the world, he asked. Salute to Ismael Hania and Hassan Nasarullah, he said while highlighting their struggle and cause. He also condemned Israeli terrorism and genocide in the region.
He recalled East Taimor and Sodan where the United Nations was super active, in contradiction to the case of Palestinians where the activism by the UN reduced to speeches and statements only.
PPP leader Senator Nisar Ahmed Khuhro also condemned Israeli brutalities. We demand unanimously to end this genocide, we demand the global community and the UN to act sensibly, he said.
This gathering delivers a message to the Muslim World as well, he said and warned that all the Muslim countries one after another will be changed into debris, if a joint strategy is not devised. We support Palestinians unconditionally, he said.
Allama Baqir Zaidi of MWM said that sectarianism is propagated by Israeli agents. He thanked the JI for bringing all quarters of the society on the same page for a noble cause.
MPA Muhammad Farooq hailed the resistance by Hamas and other Palestinians. He said it was propagated that the resistance would not continue for more than a few hours. However, he said, the resistance continues and will continue.
Younous Sohan condemned bombing on churches, mosques and other religious sites.
Sabir Abu Maryam, Karachi Bar Association leader Muhammad Amir and others also addressed the march.