All traffic lights turned “red” at noon on Friday and people in large numbers came out on streets to observe a protest against the scrapping by the Narendra Modi government of special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The call for the stir was given by Prime Minister Imran Khan. It was observed from 1200 hrs to 1230 hrs (local time). Education institutions, government and private offices, banks, traders, lawyers and military authorities took part in the demonstrations, Pakistan media reported.
Small and large rallies were held across the country. In Islamabad, the main demonstration was held outside the Prime Minister’s Office, where a large gathering was addressed by Khan.
“Today, all of Pakistan, wherever there are Pakistanis, whether they are our students, or shopkeepers or labourers — today all of us are standing with our Kashmiris,” Dawn quoted Khan as saying.
While addressing the nation on Monday, Khan had declared that, starting from Friday, an event will be held every week to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people. (UNI)
