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Global Day of Action against Military Spending Observed in Karachi

18 April 2012

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Karachi, April 17: Pakistan Peace Coalition (PPC) and Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) organised a demonstration and a candle-light vigil in front of Karachi Press Club on Tuesday April 17th, 2012 to mark Global Day of Action against Military Spending.

A large number of civil society and human rights activists, labour leaders and students attended the vigil and raised their voice against increased spending on military in Pakistan.

For photos taken on the occasion see:

https://plus.google.com/photos/106316007021621901040/albums/5732401083656973265?authkey=COHTjMaOrZLG7wE