On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Karachi witnessed a massive show of solidarity with the Palestinian people as over 100,000 participants gathered for a pro-Gaza march organised by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). The procession, which began at sea view and continued along Shahr-e-Faisal, consisted of men, women, children, and members of religious minorities.
People carried placards and banners emblazoned with slogans like ‘Labbaik ya Gaza’ (Gaza we are here) with participants carrying placards and banners emblazoned with slogans such as “Labbaik ya Gaza” (Gaza we are here) to reflect their wholehearted support.
Ameer JI Karachi, Monem Zafar, condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza and criticized the international community’s inaction, highlighting the disparity in responses to global conflicts. Zafar called for a unified stance against oppression and urged the Pakistani government to take decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.
he demonstration concluded with a collective call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a reaffirmation of Karachi’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause. The overwhelming turnout serves as a testament to the city’s commitment to advocating for justice and human rights on the global stage.
Abeerah Hilal
Karachi
