Palestine Day: Pakistan protests Israeli massacre by holding rallies today
Pakistan
Fri, May 21, 2021
'Pakistan stands with Palestine', an enthusiastic protestor holds up a sign at KPC on Wednesday - Photo by Bismah Mughal
Pakistan is marking "Palestine Day" today (Friday) across the country to show solidarity with the victims of the Gaza massacre, with protest demonstrations and rallies planned across several parts of the country.
Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a meeting that took place a few days ago, had directed officials to hold protests to demonstrate Pakistan's unflinching support for the people of Palestine on Friday.
The PM had issued the orders during a meeting he chaired of government spokespersons. The aides of the PM had advised him to hold such a demonstration on Friday.