Islamabad – A stall showing Israeli culture was arranged at
International Islamic University Islamabad; the university administration
confirmed that the stall was set up and it has formed a three-member committee
to probe into the matter.
The stall for promotion of Israeli culture was arranged in a hall
situated in the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, the capital of Islamic Republic of
Pakistan. A ceremony “UN Debate Contest” was also arranged by the Faculty of
“Management Sciences Women Department”.
Some students, a few of those from other countries, set up the stall
where items showing Israel’s culture were displayed. Banners in the background
also showed the Israeli flag as well as pictures of the Israeli premier.
“WELCOME TO THE LAND OF PEACE
AND PROSPERITY,” read a banner.
As the news about this stall came to fore, religious bodies, students
and political organisations expressed their anger and threatened protest on
Sunday (today).
The legal adviser of the University confirmed the presence of stall. The
“UN Debate Contest” was also arranged by the Faculty of Management Sciences
Women Department where the students set up their stalls of UN member states but
the stall of Israel was arranged without permission of university
administration, the adviser said.
The stall was closed immediately as it came into the notice of
administration.
The local people said that without university administration’s permission
it was impossible to set up such stall.
Various student organisations and religious parties said the act was
tantamount to adding salt to the wounds of Palestinians.
