Protest rallies held across Hazara and Malakand division after Friday prayers in solidarity with Palestinians also in parts of Gilgit Baltistan, demanding the United Nations and America to stop the genocide of the innocent people of Gaza.
In Kohistan, people from the different walk of life, including leaders of political parties, Jamat-I-Islami, Jamiat ulema islam-Fazal, Pakistan Tehrik-I-Insaf, and other parties workers participated in the rallies.
Protesters chanted slogans against Israel and America for barbarism in the Gaza.
Protesters blocked the Karakoram Highway at three locations, Shetial and Komila in Upper Kohistan and Pattan in Lower Kohistan, while carrying banners inscribed with slogans and Palestine flags.
The rallies were led by religious leaders and traders in the Kohistan district and demanded of the United Nations to end the war in Gaza and stop killing of innocent people.
In Shangla, rallies were held in Puran, Chakisar and Alpuri where Jamat-I-Islami had called the protest rally in solidarity with Palestinians and speakers on the occasions appealed the public to pray for Palestinians.
They also chanted slogans in support of Palestinians and against Israel.
A rally was also held in Mansehra city where traders and religious leaders from different political parties took part in the rally.
Also in Battagram, Alsunat wal jamat organized a rally in Battagram chowk and chanting slogans against Israel and demanded the UN to intervene in the war and end it as it was causing huge loss of human and Muslims in Gaza.
Atta Muhammad Dishani said Pakistan government should help the Palestinians in this crucial time and urged the world to play their role to end it now.
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