Want to express solidarity with Palestinians? Here's a list of protests in Pakistan
Pakistanis, join the global community in protests and demonstrations against the ruthless Israeli state and for the battered Palestinian populace. As the violence and destruction continues, we must get louder and speak up for Palestinians who are being killed and violently displaced from their homes.
As we enter the first post-Ramazan week of the Palestinian struggle, the world has erupted in protests calling for a unified approach and help for the abused, though not defeated, residents of Gaza. Protests are being and have been held across the world and are also scheduled to take place across Pakistan.
Karachi
When: Wednesday, May 19
Time: 3:30pm
Where: Karachi Press Club
To learn more, visit the Facebook event page.
Lahore
Lahore is having two protests, organised by separate groups.
Protest 1
When: Monday, May 17
Time: 4:30pm
Where: Liberty Chowk
Here's a link to their Facebook event page.
Protest 2
When: Thursday, May 20
Time: 2:30pm
Where: Mall Road
If you wish to join the WhatsApp group for this protest, here's the invite link.
Islamabad
When: Monday, May 17
Time: 5pm
Where: Islamabad Press Club
Multan
When: Sunday, May 23
Time: 4:30pm
Where: Northern Bypass Chowk
Sialkot
When: Wednesday, May 19
Time: 3pm
Where: Roadside, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Faisalabad
When: Wednesday, May 19
Where: Kohinoor and D-Ground
If you decide to go, remember, we are still in the midst of a pandemic, so please follow the SOPs diligently. It wouldn't be a bad idea to carry extra masks for the protesters that might not be carrying one.
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