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London: Pakistani-born student leader Tariq Ali stands a top pillar-box near the Pakistan High Commission in Lowndes Square, London, This afternoon, to make a speech, when some 500 Pakistanis marched from hyde park to the building to protest the martial law prevailing in their country. The marchers chanted " Down With Geneal Yahya Khan, " The new Presiident of Pakistan who intoduced martial law in Pakistan 12 days ago. A few scuffles broke out between police and the demonstrators.
6 April 1969
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In this historic print captured by TopFoto on 6 April 1969, we see the Pakistani-born student leader Tariq Ali standing atop a pillar-box near the Pakistan High Commission in Lowndes Square, London. This powerful image depicts Ali preparing to deliver a speech as approximately 500 passionate Pakistanis march from Hyde Park to protest against the martial law imposed in their homeland. The demonstrators fervently chant "Down With General Yahya Khan" referring to the newly appointed President of Pakistan who had implemented martial law just twelve days prior. Amidst the charged atmosphere, tensions escalate and scuffles break out between police officers and protesters. However, it is Tariq Ali's commanding presence that steals the spotlight in this photograph. As an influential figure among Pakistani students in London at that time, his courageous act of speaking out against injustice resonates with viewers even today. This photo serves as a poignant reminder of how individuals like Tariq Ali can inspire collective action and ignite change through peaceful demonstrations. It captures a significant moment when voices were raised against oppressive regimes thousands of miles away from home – reminding us that activism knows no borders.
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