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SMS Update @ 1949: Vigil at Geo
Via SMS: There is a crowd of over 1000 people singing to the tune of Jenay Do a very moving sight God Bless Pakistan. Update: The candle light vigil which was announced at Geo offices in Karachi to basically condemn the shutting down of the two popular media channels was truly amazing. The vigil itself [...]
SMS Update @ 1704: Songs and party at Geo offices
I have reached Geo offices where hundreds of people protesting and dancing to the tune Geo aur Genay Do
Update @ 1418: IJT clashes with Imran Khan’s posse at PU
Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief, Imran Khan, was badly beaten up by the IJT when he tried to surrender at Punjab University, Lahore. [Source: Indus News]
Update @ 1709: Rally in front of PEMRA in Karachi
25 people marched from Schon Circle to the PEMRA (Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority) office, where they held a 10 minute protest. This wasn’t a silent rally.
Update @ 1708: Another bomb blast in Peshawar
At 1600, a bomb exploded in Peshawar, near the old city area . There are no reported casualties.
Update @ 1655: Flash peace rally in Karachi today
About 20 brave women protested at Schon Circle in Karachi today, despite police presence.
Update @ 1957: PPP leaders arrested
Via SMS: 200 PPP workers and leaders arrested in Karachi, including Qaim Ali Shah, Raza Rabbani & Yusuf Talpur. Police are reported to begun baton charging.
Update @ 2021: Candlelight vigil in Karachi
Blogged via SMS: 20 people attended the candlelight vigil at 7pm tonight, people were asking for reinstatement of judges and lifting of emergency rule.
