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Jamaat-i-Islami Announces Nationwide Strike to Support Palestine

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The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) held a massive protest march in Islamabad, condemning Israel's military onslaught in Gaza and urging people to boycott products financially supporting Israel. JI Central Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced a nationwide strike on April 26, calling on supporters to suspend business activities and wage a "jihad" through boycotts, strikes, and social media campaigns.

JI Islamabad Information Secretary Amir Baloch announced that the party will march on the Islamabad Expressway, with a stage set up on H8 Overhead Bridge, and leaders addressing the rally. Demonstrators were allowed to enter the expressway via Double Road and IJP Road, with increased security measures in place.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) held a massive protest march in Islamabad, with thousands of participants expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel's bloody military offensive.
  • JI Central Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced a nationwide strike on April 26, urging supporters to suspend business activities and wage a "jihad" through boycotts, strikes, and social media campaigns.
  • The JI chief demanded that Pakistan formally recognize Hamas and open an office for them, citing their legitimacy as a democratic force.
  • The party also accused the government and opposition of not doing enough to support Palestinians, with Rehman saying that "they will continue to bow to America" and that Pakistan's relationship with the US would be "erased."
  • The JI chief emphasized that the situation in Gaza is not only a matter of humanity, but also of faith, and that the party's stance is grounded in their Islamic values.
  • The party's protest march was initially scheduled for outside the US Embassy within the Red Zone, but was later moved to the Islamabad Expressway due to lockdowns and ongoing security concerns.

Statistics:

  • Over 51,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza, with thousands more still missing under the rubble.
  • The JI's protest march drew thousands of participants, including representatives from various professions such as lawyers, teachers, traders, doctors, and more.
  • The Islamabad Police issued a traffic advisory, closing entry and exit routes to the Red Zone, including Serena Hotel, Nadra, Marriott, and Express Chowk.
  • The police recommended using alternate routes, such as Margalla Road and Kashmir Chowk, to avoid congestion.
  • The protest march was attended by JI Central Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, as well as other leaders, who addressed the rally and urged supporters to stand up for Palestine.

Sources:

  • Dawn.com, "JI announces nationwide strike to support Palestine"
  • Dawn.com, "JI to march on Islamabad Expressway in solidarity with Palestine"
  • Islamabad Police, "Traffic advisory for protest march in Islamabad"
  • Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) press release, "JI calls for nationwide strike in support of Palestine"

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