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Protests turn Islamabad into a warzone

A student drags a colleague as others hold and throw projectiles at riot police as they attempt to reach the US embassy during a protest against an anti-Islam film in Islamabad on September 20, 2012. PHOTO : AFP

Protesters on their way to the diplomatic enclave in Islamabad. PHOTO: ZAFAR ASLAM/ EXPRESS

A policeman fires tear gas at protesters in Islamabad. PHOTO: ZAFAR ASLAM/ EXPRESS

Students on their way to the anti-Islam film protest in Islamabad. PHOTO: ZAFAR ASLAM/ EXPRESS

Protesters trying to overturn a container which was placed to block the road leading to the diplomatic enclave. PHOTO: ZAFAR ASLAM/ EXPRESS

A protester holds a broken police sheild during the protest. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

Students on their way to the protest against the anti-Islam film. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

A protester passes by a police check post which was set on fire by angry protesting students on the Khayaban-e-Suharwardy which leads to the US embassy. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

Police shelling tear gas to disperse protesting students on Khayaban-e-Suharwardy. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/ THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

Police fire teargas as a protester runs during an anti-America protest march in Islamabad September 20, 2012. PHOTO : REUTERS

Protesters use sticks to smash the windscreen and windows of a car during an anti-America protest march in Islamabad September 20, 2012. PHOTO : REUTERS

Cornered Pakistani policeman (R) cower as angry demonstrators beat them with sticks during a protest against an anti-Islam film in Islamabad on September 20, 2012. PHOTO : AFP

Pakistani riot policeman fall back while faced by demonstrators attempting to reach the US embassy during a protest against an anti-Islam film in Islamabad on September 20, 2012. PHOTO : AFP

A riot policeman (L) backs off from demonstrators attempting to reach the US embassy during a protest against an anti-Islam film in Islamabad on September 20, 2012. PHOTO : AFP

Riot police charge a demonstrator attempting to reach the US embassy during a protest against an anti-Islam film in Islamabad on September 20, 2012. PHOTO : AFP

A Pakistani Muslim protester throws a tear gas shell back towards police as demonstrators attempt to reach the US embassy during a protest against an anti-Islam film in Islamabad on September 20, 2012. PHOTO : AFP

Pakistani demonstrators topple a freight container, placed by police to block a street, as they attempt to reach the US embassy during a protest against an anti-Islam film in Islamabad on September 20, 2012. PHOTO : AFP

A protester throws a tear gas shell back towards police as demonstrators attempt to reach the US embassy during a protest against an anti-Islam film in Islamabad on September 20, 2012. PHOTO : AFP

Riots erupted in federal capital when angry protesters tried to enter diplomatic enclave in anti-Islam film protest.

Hassaan

Sep 20, 2012 - 10:47PM

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Film-maker would be the happiest man on earth. He has achieved his targets —> Muslims fighting with each other.

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Pakistani

Sep 21, 2012 - 1:11AM

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Why…. I mean WHY???

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Shamran Mohamed

Sep 21, 2012 - 3:12AM

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“Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was stoned until his shoes filled with his own blood. Instead of cursing the criminals he prayed for their guidance” – Al Hadhees -
somebody teach these things to these stupid rioters or are they hating west for killing Osama bin laden? the man who brought problem for entire Muslim population.

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Muslim

Sep 21, 2012 - 4:31AM

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simple plain stupidity show by us, the best protest should have been to just ignore the stupid film, what are we going to achieve by destroying & burning our own cities? while the crew of the stupid film are having fun in hawai….

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Khan

Sep 21, 2012 - 9:37AM

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I thought Islamabad was the only civil city of Pakistan.

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Arsi

Sep 21, 2012 - 12:27PM

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You haven’t seen a war zone… fool, then the protests in UK would have been Armageddon? amateurs…

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NOUMAN

Sep 21, 2012 - 12:42PM

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strong textWe love our PROPHET HAZRAT MOHAMMAD PEACE BE UPON HIM. and We hate america on this act.America should be control on lose language for Islam.America will be punished by ALLAH.INSHAA ALLAH

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Bookie

Sep 21, 2012 - 12:49PM

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I think that was very much the plan of the film-makers. I mean, how fragile we are is beyond anyones imagination. An underground film caused such a panic and destruction in the whole Muslim ummah. One can easily decipher what could happen if these film makers go a step ahead. We need to show some patience and act wisely with discipline.

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Mohammad Mustafa

Sep 21, 2012 - 4:04PM

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We love our PROPHET HAZRAT MOHAMMAD PEACE BE UPON HIM. and We all Muslims hate america on this act.America should be control on lose language for Islam.America will be punished by ALLAH soon.
INSHAA ALLAH

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bilaloqabi

Sep 21, 2012 - 4:45PM

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We ready to sacrifice our lives in the love & respect of Muhammad Saleallah.

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Azi

Sep 21, 2012 - 6:06PM

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@Mohammad Mustafa:

Yeah lets teach them a lesson, grab a tire ill bring fire to burn it then we can burn other things in our own country. After everything is settled, we’ll listen to american music, watch american movies, and even browse internet for filthy stuff. We’ll just put our religious beliefs aside for a while.

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H

Sep 22, 2012 - 7:58PM

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A lot of misdirected testosterone in Pakistan. This display of violence and destruction of own property is utterly shameful. How do you expect people to respect you or Islam if you act like animals? Why would you destroy your own cities? Would you ever destroy your own home?

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profits Pro.

Sep 23, 2012 - 6:33AM

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@H:
Thats what the Aim is , if u respect our religion we’ will show how innocient or profit is or we are …..

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Vigilant

Sep 23, 2012 - 7:20PM

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ET was their not peaceful protests in Pakistan or u just want to show what American or world want…. Half truth is more dangerous than lie…..

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