Hamas leader Zaheer Naji joins PCML's Gaza rally

KARACHI:

The Pakistan Central Muslim League (PCML) convened the Gaza martyrs Conference at Shahrah-e-Quaideen on Sunday, drawing attention to the ongoing plight of Palestinians. Leaders from PCML including Faisal Nadeem and Ahmad Nadeem Awan, alongside Hamas leader Dr Naji Zaheer, addressed the gathering. Thousands of men and women present on the occasion, performed the funeral prayers of Gaza martyrs under the leadership of Dr Zaheer. Expressing solidarity, PCML leaders emphasised their commitment to safeguarding Al-Aqsa Mosque and denounced Israel's prolonged bombardment of Gaza. Despite seven months of relentless attacks, they noted the resilience of Palestinians and called for global action against Israel's human rights violations. Prominent figures such as Mufti Muhammad Yusuf Kashmiri from the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Yahya Majeed from Ittehad al-Madaris, and Aqeel Ahmad Laghari were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering online, Mufti Taqi Usmani reiterated his support for Gaza. The conference, attended by a significant number of women and children, resounded with slogans denouncing Israeli atrocities and expressing solidarity with Gaza

Published in The Express Tribune, April 22^nd, 2024.