Thousands Rally in Karachi to Express Solidarity with Armed Forces of Pakistan

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Thousands of students and faculty members from several prestigious universities in Karachi joined a massive rally to express their unwavering support and solidarity with the armed forces of Pakistan. The rally, organized by the Sindh Higher Education Commission, was a testament to the strong bond between the nation and its brave armed forces. The participants, led by Vice Chancellors and Registrars of the participating universities, marched from the Nishan-e-Pakistan Monument to the Clock Tower in the Seaview area, waving national flags and singing patriotic songs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 10,000 students and faculty members from Hamdard University, Sir Syed University, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, and other institutions in Karachi participated in the rally.
  • The event was led by Vice Chancellors and Registrars of the participating universities, including Prof Dr Syed Shabib-ul-Hasan of Hamdard University and Cdre (Retd) Syed Sarfaraz Ali of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology.
  • The participants expressed their gratitude and admiration for the armed forces' bravery and strength in the recent military confrontation with Indian forces.
  • The rally sent a strong message of national unity and solidarity with the armed forces, with participants singing national songs and raising patriotic slogans.
  • Cdre (Retd) Syed Sarfaraz Ali emphasized the importance of the Pakistan Army in safeguarding national security and praised the youth for their determination to play a role in the country's stability and security.
  • Acting Vice Chancellor of SMIU Prof. Dr. Zahid Ali Channar paid tribute to the armed forces for their bravery and exemplary success in defending the country's sovereignty.

Statistics:

  • 10,000 students and faculty members participated in the rally from across Karachi.
  • The rally spanned a distance of approximately 2km from the Nishan-e-Pakistan Monument to the Clock Tower.
  • The event was attended by Vice Chancellors, Registrars, deans of faculties, and other staff members from the participating universities.
  • The rally was a testament to the strong bond between the nation and its armed forces, with participants expressing solidarity and support for the military.

Sources:

  • Karachi News (author not specified): "Thousands of students and faculty members of Hamdard University (HU), Sir Syed University, Sindh Madressatul Islam University took part in a walk organised by the Sindh Higher Education Commission at Seaview, Clifton, to express solidarity with the armed forces of Pakistan on Thursday."
  • Pakistan Herald: "Students and faculty members from several universities in Karachi participate in solidarity rally with armed forces."