Thousands rally in Pakistan against Israeli bombing of Gaza

(5 Nov 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Islamabad - 5 November 2023 1. Wide of supporters of Tehreek-e-Labiak Pakistan (TLP) marching towards Jinnah Avenue, protesters carrying Palestinian, Pakistani and party flags 2. Various of rally 3. Protesters carrying large Palestinian flag 4. Wide of rally 5. Saad Rizvi, head of TLP, waving hands to supports 6. Wide of Rizvi amid crowd 7. Protesters carrying Palestinian flags NIGHT SHOT 8. Protesters chanting slogans UPSOUND (Urdu): “Prophet, we are here for you” NIGHT SHOTS 9. SOUNDBITE (Urdu) Saad Rizvi, leader of Tehreek-e-Labiak Pakistan: “The criminal silence Pakistan has adopted as a state at this time, and the criminal silence of the 57 Islamic countries, especially Pakistan. The urge of the Pakistani nation to go for the help of Palestine. Help them in whatever way they can. Why have you remained silent”? 10. Various of rally, protesters NIGHT SHOTS STORYLINE: Thousands of supporters of a hard-line Islamist party took to the streets of Pakistan’s capital on Sunday in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, calling for a cease-fire, as the war between Israel and Hamas rages on in the Middle East. Protesting supporters of Tehreek-e-Labiak Pakistan (TLP) party arrived in Islamabad from different cities across the country, travelled in cars and motorcycles along the city’s main avenue, while chanting pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli slogans. Police made stringent security arrangements and sealed all roads leading to the red zone, where most parliament and government office buildings are located. Protesters waved Palestinian flags and banners with slogans expressing solidarity with Gaza. This the second big rally in support for Palestinians within a week. Last Sunday Jamaat-e-Islami party, one of Pakistan’s biggest Islamist parties, held a massive rally in Islamabad accusing the United States of “backing the aggressor.” Hamas leader Ismail Hannia also addressed the TLP rally, dubbed as Al-Aqsa Million March, through a video link. AP Video by Nabil Yousaf =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel 44(0)2074827482 Email: info@. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: