Cientos de extremistas protestan en Pakistán

In Islamabad, Islamic extremists protested violently against the execution of Mumtaz Qadri, who killed a secular governor. The protests, led by the Sunni group Teherék, demanded strict application of sharia law and the execution of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy. Despite government warnings, the protests continued, paralyzing parts of the capital. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif vowed to combat extremism following a suicide attack in Lahore that killed 72 people.

What was the main reason for the protests in Islamabad?

• An international trade agreement

• A new tax law

• The execution of a man who killed a secular governor

• A natural disaster

Which group led the protests in Islamabad?

• Al-Qaeda

• Teherék

• ISIS

• Taliban

What did the protesters demand from the Pakistani government?

• Increase in wages

• Withdrawal from international treaties

• Reduction in fuel prices

• Implementation of Sharia law

Who was Asia Bibi, and why was she mentioned in the protests?

• A Christian woman accused of blasphemy

• A human rights activist

• A famous actress

• A political leader

What tragic event occurred in Lahore during the protests?

• A suicide attack targeting Christians

• A major earthquake

• A large-scale flood

• A political coup