Asia Bibi's acquittal: TLP protests in various cities across Pakistan

[EasyNow]

Asia Bibi's acquittal: TLP protests in various cities across Pakistan

KARACHI: Supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) took to the streets in several parts of the country on Wednesday following a Supreme Court verdict acquitting and ordering the release of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death over blasphemy allegations.

Protests were being staged in different cities including Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, with major roads blocked.

Following the protests, Section 144 was imposed across Punjab and Sindh barring the gathering of more than four persons in public places as well as pillion riding. Section 144 has been imposed across both of the provinces from October 31 to November 10.

Lahore
In Lahore, a protest led by TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi was being staged at Charring Cross close to the Punjab Assembly.

The Lahore-Islamabad Motorway was blocked at Sheikhupura. The GT Road has also been blocked.

Islamabad
In Islamabad, Faizabad, Aabpara, and Kashmir Highway adjacent to Aabpara have been blocked by protesters.

Karachi
Traffic has been blocked at 14 points across the metropolis as protests are being staged. Traffic has been blocked at Do Talwar, Korangi, on two points at Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Pakistan, Orangi Town, Numaish and Liaquatabad.

According to Karachi traffic police, following roads in the metropolis were blocked:

Both sides of the road on Lyari Expressway from Karachi to Hyderabad were closed for traffic. Traffic was being diverted to Al-Asif Square towards Abul-Hassan Asfahani road.

Traffic was blocked on Shahra-e-Faisal near Star Gate.

Tower road was closed for traffic, with diversions from Jinnah Bridge towards MT Khan Road, MA Jinnah Road towards Baba-e-Urdu Chowk, and II Chundrigar Road towards University Centre.

Both sides of the road on Numaish Chowk were also closed for traffic.

Peshawar
In Peshwar, protests were being staged at the Ring Road, GT Road, Jamil Chowk, and outside the Peshawar Press Club.

Protests were also being staged in Gujranwala, Layyah, Chishtian, Mansehra, Mirpur in Azad Kashmir, and other cities across the country.

Bro even if you are a Sharif supporter, it's very wrong to push a cause that will burn your country just for political points.

Your party would gain immense respect, if they came out and supported the court in this difficult moment.

 

[AdeelFaheem]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057542406873276417

 

[Champion_Usmani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057585966322499585

paid goons of PML N to pressure the govt,

asia bibi was acquitted in case, did they even read the verdict ?

Yes same like Mumtaz Qadri was hanged by a court decision but still these TLP guys haunted the govt & Country in 2017.... remember....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057581298112446464

 

[Hrk19]

Insha Allah we will have these sular judges removed and have asia a trial in a roper sharia court
this issue is not tolerable

 

[Champion_Usmani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057542406873276417

Its a mutiny, really..., and where is the govt. I hope the govt is awake...
This must needs to be stopped.

 

[Maxpane]

Now CJ should take sue motto

 

[hussain0216]

Its a mutiny, really..., and where is the govt. I hope the govt is awake...
This must needs to be stopped.

The government is governing and supporting our court system

 

[Maxpane]

Mullah's should be bulldozed

 

[Champion_Usmani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057548708613636096

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057529760916611072

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057519944705982469

 

[CIS-TRANS]

It needs to be made clear protest is fine

Everything else is a arrestable offence and then start arresting people and clearing roads

Give them a designated area to protest till their hearts are content but no goof should be allowed to interrupt daily life

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057568442361016320

A glimpse how the law enforcement is dealing with the road blockades. Seems like they don't have any clear instructions.

 

[Champion_Usmani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057550382778347521

 

[hussain0216]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057568442361016320

A glimpse how the law enforcement is dealing with the road blockades. Seems like they don't have any clear instructions.

Its because our law enforcement is poor, they tend to act like headless chickens

The military is organised but you dont want to call the military


Police reform can only be done by strong political will and it can take years

 

[Jinn Baba]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057581298112446464

COAS needs to grow some balls and take on these mullahs - like Musharraf did in Lal Masjid. I know many hate Musharraf for doing that, but I totally supported him then and support him for it now.

These fanatics are the true danger to Pakistan and need to be suppressed once and for all.

 

[Lincoln]

Insha Allah we will have these sular judges removed and have asia a trial in a roper sharia court
this issue is not tolerable

It is not Islamic to cause disturbance to the common man and make their lives a living hell and neither is Islamic to not reason, neither is it Islamic to cause obstructions for the common man, neither is it Islamic to use curseful words, neither is it Islamic to use violence when there are peaceful channels available, if they are truthful and have a case, then let them show and tell their reasoning. But, alas, they are nothing but pawns for some fanatics to retain their power and influence. The NEW OF MQM OF PAKISTAN, this religious fanaticism needs to be dealt with brute force. Protest but protest in peace, present your case, there are legal proceedings.

 

[Champion_Usmani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057602304055107584

https://twitter.com/x/status/1057602200057327616