Thousands of protesters rallied in Lahore and Karachi on
Sunday to condemn US President Donald Trump for declaring Jerusalem as
the capital of Israel's.
In Karachi, the march was
organised by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) to express solidarity with
Palestinians against the United States' decision; while in Lahore the
anti-American rally was organised by Defence of Pakistan Council (DPC)
under the leadership of Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) leader Hafiz Saeed.
Hundreds
of people from all walks of life participated in the march in Karachi
where the participants carrying placards and banners chanted slogans
against the US decision.
JI chief Sirajul Haq called on all Muslim nations to suspend
diplomatic ties with the US until it reconsiders its Jerusalem
decision.
"Our struggle would continue till the withdrawal of the US decision," the JI chief said.
Meanwhile, Hafiz Saeed said Muslims should put aside any differences and unite around the cause of “liberating” Jerusalem.
The participants of the respective rallies dispersed peacefully after rallying for the Palestinian cause.
Protests have persisted in the country since Trump's announcement angered Muslims across the world.
Islamabad has reiterated its support for the Palestinians, who claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their hoped-for state.
