Thousands of people took part in a peaceful protest rally organized by the religious parties here on Saturday against anti Islam film that has sparked strong resentment across Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah.
The protest was jointly organized by Jamaat Ahle Sunnat, Sunni Itehad Council Sunni Rahbar Council and other organizations which started from Namaish o M.A. Jinnah Road and turned into a major public meeting at Tibet center. A large number of seminary students participated while people from all parts of the city reached the venue of the meeting.
Chanting “Down with America” and demanding expulsion of the U.S. ambassador, the participants were addressed by prominent religious leaders including Mufti Muneebur Rehman Maulana Owais Noorani, Maulana Sarwat Ijaz Qadri and others. They demanded stern punishment for the filmmaker but asked the protesters to remain peaceful.
They sad that no one can be allowed to commit sins in the name of freedom of expression. They said there is lot of resentment against the sacrilegious film.
Mufti Munibur Rehman demanded an international legislation for action against those who try to enrage the sentiments of people of any religion. He said Muslims are a peaceful nation and protest is their right. He asked the Muslim rulers to strongly raise the issue and represent the aspirations of the people.
The speakers also called on the UN to play its role for entire faith harmony.
After the address, the participants of Tahafiz-e-Namoos Rally dispersed peacefully.
The Provincial government has banned all sorts of meetings and rallies as well as display of arms but on the assurance of the Sunni parties, the provincial allowed them to take out the rally up-to Tibet center.
Thousands hold peaceful protest against anti-Islam film in Karachi
