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Widespread Celebrations in Karachi Mark Historic Success of Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos

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Citizens across Karachi, along with various political, religious, and social organizations, observed Youm-e-Tashakkur to mark the historic success of Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos conducted by Pakistan's military against India. The city witnessed widespread celebrations, with people from all walks of life participating in rallies and public gatherings to express gratitude to the security forces. The event was attended by high-profile leaders, including MQM-Pakistan Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, PML-N leaders Bashir Memon, Saleem Zia, and Asad Usmani, and PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 100,000 citizens participated in rallies and public gatherings across Karachi to express gratitude to the security forces.
  • MQM-Pakistan staged rallies across the city, highlighting the professionalism and strategic superiority of the Pakistani military during the operation.
  • MQM Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui welcomed the ceasefire agreement with India, describing it as both a national and diplomatic milestone that demonstrated Pakistan's robust defence capabilities.
  • PML-N and PTI also organized rallies in Karachi, commending the military's swift and effective operation.
  • PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh led a large protest rally in Karachi titled "Pakistan Zindabad" to express solidarity with the nation and armed forces.
  • Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar expressed hope that the political leadership won't lose the victory on the table during peace dialogue with India.

Statistics:

  • Over 10,000 participants carried national flags and shouted slogans in solidarity with the military during the rallies.
  • 50,000 citizens attended a public rally at Clifton's Sea View, led by former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi.
  • Nigeria's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari were praised for their leadership during the crisis.
  • PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh addressed villagers at Zero Point near Pakistan-India border in Nagarparkar before joining a rally in Hyderabad.

Sources:

  • MQM-Pakistan
  • Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
  • Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
  • Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (PST)
  • Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q)
  • Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)
  • Karachi Press Club

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