NEW DELHI: Various groups in Pakistan have threatened to march across various cities in Pakistan to condemn the remark on Prophet made by Nupur Sharma.
Organisers include Islamic parties like Jammat-e-Islami and Tehreek-e-Labbaik as well as the Pakistan Ulema Council.
The demonstrations will occur after the afternoon prayers. Senate members will rally outside the Indian embassy in Islamabad. The Indian government has sought security in the event of this announcement.
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in these protests which will be held at government buildings, major intersections, press clubs and religious sites. These protests are being planned in Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffrabad, Peshwar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Sargodha.
Security has been heightened and traffic advisories issued.
Meanwhile, a Hindu priest and his temple were vandalized in Korangi area of Karachi. This too has been attributed to the anger over the remarks made on Prophet. According to reports, a group of five or six men entered the priests house and vandalized the temple. No arrests have been made so far.