 Thousands protest anti-Islam film in Pakistani city September 29, 2012 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Thousands of people thronged the streets of the biggest city of Karachi on Saturday, Sept 29, in the latest protest against a U.S.-made anti-Islam film posted on the internet and the sacrilegious caricatures published in a French magazine Saturday, Geo News reported. The protesters wore green and white headbands as they marched through the city's main MA Jinnah road while some trampled on the American flag. They chanted slogans including "Hang the American film maker" and "We are ready to sacrifice our lives for the honor of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)"."We strongly condemn this anti-Islam movie, it is a criminal act," Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, a prominent religious leader told the rally, and called for a global ban on insulting "all prophets and messengers". A senior police officer in Karachi, said there were "at least 15,000" protesters while rally organizers claimed "millions of people" participated. Police beefed up security before the rally, while paramilitary forces were also deployed. The "Innocence of Muslims" movie has sparked angry and at times violent demonstrations across the globe. Pakistan experienced the worst of the violence last Friday when nationwide rallies mobilized more than 45,000. At least 21 people were killed and 229 wounded, mainly in clashes with police.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
