Mar 3 • 12:03 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

'The Time Has Come...', People Rage Against Shahbaz-Muneer Amidst War in Iran

Following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, protests erupt in Pakistan against the government's ties with the U.S. and Israel.

The recent death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli attack has sent shockwaves across Pakistan, leading to widespread protests against the hybrid government of Shahbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir. Many Pakistani citizens are expressing their anger towards the U.S. and Israel, demanding a break from the so-called 'Board of Peace' initiated by former President Donald Trump. The protests have turned deadly, with dozens reported killed, forcing the military to intervene to maintain order amidst the escalating unrest.

The situation in Pakistan is particularly tense, as the government appears to be caught between its supporting ties with the U.S. and the rising anti-American sentiment among its populace. This has brought the government's legitimacy into question, as citizens are increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with its alignment with U.S. interests, especially after the recent events in Iran. The demands for the government to disengage from Trump's 'Board of Peace,' which is intended to promote peace in conflict zones like Gaza, have intensified, revealing a significant rift between government policy and public sentiment.

Former Pakistani Ambassador to the UN, Maleeha Lodhi, has publicly stated that now is the right time for Pakistan to withdraw from the 'Board of Peace.' The escalating anger within the country calls for a critical reassessment of Pakistan's foreign policy and its current leadership, as the populace calls for accountability and a shift towards a more nationalist stance on foreign relations, especially towards the U.S. and Israel.

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