PESHAWAR
Trading community staged a rally to express solidarity with the Pakistan Army here on Wednesday. A large number of local traders participated in the rally.
The rally was led by president, Insaf Traders Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Shahid Khan while presidents of various bazaars’ associations also participated.
Prominent amongst those participated in the rally were included Haji Shah Pur Salam, Haji Zahir Shah, Gulrez Khan, Arshad Angaar, Haji Afsar Khan, Zakir Khan, Daud Afridi, Liaquat Khan, Speen Khan, Shahid Afridi, Haider Khan, Saiful Malook, Malik Khan Said, Haji Jameel, Haji Khaista Rehman, Akhundzada Zahidullah Shah, Luqman Durrani, Sajjad Waheed and Tahir Khan
The rally began from Hashtnagri Chowk and marched till Balahisar Fort. The participants of the rally were carrying national flags and banners inscribed with slogans in favour of the Pakistan Army. They also chanted slogans i.e Pakistan Zindabad (Long Live Pakistan) and Long Live Pakistan Army.
On reaching the front of Balahisar Fort, the participants of the rally showered rose petals on the officers and jawans of Pakistan Army. They also presented them bouquets of flowers on behalf of the local trading community.
Addressing the participants of the rally, president of Insaf Traders Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahid Khan said that armed forces are the pride of Pakistan and lifeline of the nation and they would not be left alone.
He said that the Pakistan Army has always rendered sacrifices for the country and nation, which are not hidden from anyone.
He said that the people and trading community of the country would never hesitate to render any kind of sacrifice for armed forces. The participants of the rally also chanted slogans in favour of KP Police.
