Youths Demand Peace in Pakistan, Inspired by Arab Spring

Around 200 youngsters gathered at the Expo Centre on Sunday, holding the Pakistan flag and chanting slogans for establishing peace in the city. They were inspired by the Arab Spring and Anna Hazare's movement, and believed that the public and social media could change the system. The event was organized through social networking websites, including Facebook and Twitter, with a virtual meeting held to bring together all the youth groups.

Key Takeaways:

• The protest was organized by youth groups from different parts of the city, who came together through social networking websites.
• The event was inspired by the Arab Spring and Anna Hazare's movement, and aimed to promote peace and civic activism.
• Despite a large number of attendees on Facebook (over 12,000), only around 200 people showed up at the event.
• The organizers used social media to promote the event and connect with other youth groups.
• The participants were young students from various universities, including Sir Syed University and NED University.
• The event was seen as a ray of hope for the dying citizen activism in the country, and aimed to promote a culture of peace and non-violence.

Statistics:

• Attendance on Facebook: over 12,000
• Actual number of attendees at the event: around 200
• Percentage of attendees who showed up compared to Facebook attendance: less than 5%

Sources:

• "Pakistan Youth Hold First Joint Protest Amid Calls for Peace" (Syndigate.info)