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Friday, April 27, 2012
PPP workers take to streetsISLAMABAD: Protesters took to the streets across the country on Thursday in support of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani after he was convicted of contempt of court for refusing to reopen a corruption investigation against the president. At least 500 workers and supporters from the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) staged demonstrations in several areas of Karachi. They burnt tyres and chanted: “One Zardari enough for all rivals” and “Gilani! We are with you”. More than 100 people rallied outside parliament in Islamabad. Wearing black armbands, the protesters, including women and students belonging to the PPP, called the Supreme Court judgement a “political victimisation” of the party, an AFP reporter said. They burnt tyres and blocked the road forcing police to divert traffic. The protesters also destroyed a traditional weighing balance, considered a symbol of justice, after spitting and stomping on it. Police did not intervene. They also shouted slogans against the chief justice. “Injustice in the name of justice is unacceptable,” a banner carried by a PPP supporter read. Protest rallies were also staged in several towns and districts across Sindh. afp
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk