Aurat March and Students Rally Outside US Consulate
The demonstration drew students, women, and members of various civil society groups. Protesters carried placards and banners while chanting slogans condemning what they described as American and Israeli aggression in the region.
Addressing the gathering, PSC Secretary General Eqbal Khan criticized military and foreign interventions carried out under the banner of human rights, arguing that such actions often destabilize regions and are driven by geopolitical and resource interests.
PSC spokesperson Sara Ali criticized what she termed the hypocrisy of the Western world order, alleging that narratives around women’s liberation are sometimes used to justify geopolitical intervention. She questioned US policies, highlighting internal challenges regarding women’s rights while criticizing Washington’s stance toward Iran.