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‘Hijab marches’ compete with Pakistan’s International Women’s Day rallies
Minister says women’s march violates Islamic values, prompting counter-events organised by religious groups
More than 1,000 veiled women attended marches to promote Islamic values in cities across Pakistan on International Women’s Day in an attempt to counter pro-gender equality rallies.
In Islamabad and Karachi, well-attended “hijab marches”, organised by religious groups, competed with those participating in aurat – Urdu for women – rallies, which call for an end to systemic discrimination in the country.
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