Women stage sit-in outside Bilawal House in Karachi to protest against the targeted killings of Shias in Pakistan. PHOTO: RASHID AJMERI/ EXPRESS
The protesters demanded the president and prime minister take concrete steps to stop ongoing sectarian violence in Balochistan.
They maintained that the Balochistan provincial government should be sacked for being incapable of controlling the law and order situation.
A large number of children were also seen holding placards and shouting slogans during the protest.
The police brought in water cannons and asked the protesters to disperse within 10 minutes, however, the protesters refused saying they will leave only after their demands are met.
Express News reported that the government has ordered a three-hour long suspension of mobile services in Clifton - area where Bilawal House is located.
Women, children stage sit-in outside Bilawal House in Karachi. PHOTO: RASHID AJMERI/ EXPRESS
A trend #DharnaAtBilawalHouse was also generated by Twitter users in Pakistan to spread awareness regarding the protest and to express solidarity with the bereaved families in Quetta.
Here are a few top tweets:
Adil Arif Bawany @Adbawany
Dharna will continue till Quetta Dharna continues #dharnaAtBilawalHouse #Karachi doctors, engineers, women, children all here #ShiaGenocide
Awab Alvi @DrAwab
#DharnaAtBilawalHouse Metropole towards Marriott police barricade infront of Sindh club #shiagenocide #WeAreAllHazara
Hassan Khan @hassan_k82
#Justice4Hazara #DharnaAtBilawalHouse i request civil society to gather around Bilawal House and show there is humanity and sanity left
Zia @XIApk
#DharnaAtBilawalHouse Karachi needs to come out and stand shoulder to shoulder with people of Hazara
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