| D-Chowk Dharna | |||
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| Part of the Israel–Hamas war protests | |||
| Date | 13 May – 22 June 2024 (1 month and 2 weeks) | ||
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| Caused by | Israel–Hamas war | ||
| Methods | Demonstrations, sit-ins, marches | ||
| Resulted in | Successful Negotiations with Government (See Demands) [1] | ||
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| Protests resulted in clashes with police and a tragic incident where a car ran over protesters. | |||
The D-Chowk Dharna was a series of protests held at D-Chowk in Islamabad, Pakistan, organized by the Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, A senior politician in Jamaat-e-Islami and former senator of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan [3][4][5][6] The protests were held in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with participants demanding decisive action from the Pakistani government and the international community.[7][8][9]
On the 27th day of the sit-in to express love for Palestine and Gaza, D-Chowk was renamed Gaza Chowk. It was appealed to the public that now D-Chowk will be written, said and called Gaza Chowk. The board of Gaza Chowk was unveiled.[10]
- ^ "Participants of Save Gaza Campaign end sit-in at D-Chowk Islamabad after 41-days after successful negotiations with Mohsin Naqvi". Sabah News. June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Founder of Save Gaza Campaign Visits Karachi Press Club". Karachi Press Club. April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Mar 26, 2024 | Islamabad police book over 350 for Gaza demo". Dawn Epaper. March 26, 2024.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Bashir, Fahad (March 24, 2024). "'Save Gaza' protesters end Islamabad sit-in, police try to arrest JI Senator Ghani". Aaj English TV.
- ^ "Participants of Save Gaza campaign end Islamabad sit-in". Radio Pakistan. June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Staff Reporter (June 23, 2024). "'Save Gaza' sit-in ends". Dawn News. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Pakistanis urge government to take 'decisive action' for Gaza ceasefire, delivery of humanitarian aid". Arab News PK. March 24, 2024.
- ^ "Pakistanis organize hike to demand 'concrete steps' for ceasefire in Gaza, aid delivery". Arab News PK. April 21, 2024.
- ^ Asghar, Naeem (March 25, 2024). "Gaza protesters, police clash near red-zone". The Express Tribune.
- ^ "اسلام آباد کے ڈی چوک کا نام تبدیل، غزہ چوک رکھ دیا گیا". 8 June 2024.