Markazi Muslim League protests in Peshawar against Chief Justice's Remarks

Supporters of the Muslim Youth League held a banner in Urdu stating "We will die for the faith of The Finality of Prophethood through Muhammad (PBUH)" during a protest in Peshawar, Pakistan, on 25 February 2024. The demonstration was in response to a recent judgment by Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, which has been met with accusations of blasphemy by supporters of Pakistani Islamist parties. The protest, involving groups like Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, was sparked by Chief Justice Isa's remarks in a case concerning an Ahmadi community member. The controversy began after the court granted bail to an individual accused of blasphemy for distributing Islamic literature. Amidst the protests, which also took place in cities like Karachi, the police urged demonstrators to stay peaceful. The Supreme Court defended Chief Justice Isa, dismissing the campaign against him as "absolutely wrong" and suggesting the controversy might have political motives, including dissatisfaction with former Prime Minister Imran Khan.