KARACHI: The big Powers of the world were accused of sacrificing Palestine for their own ends at the Palestine Day meeting held at Jehangir Park, Karachi, on Friday [Feb 25] afternoon. Over 20,000 people attended the meeting, which was organised by the Pakistan Muslim Youth Organisation.

Miss Fatima Jinnah presided. Shaikh Abdullah Ghosheh, Shaikh Salim Al-Huseini and Sardar Aurangzeb were among the prominent speakers.

Miss Fatima Jinnah in her presidential address said that the recognition of the socalled `state of Israel` by Britain was surprising. Britain should have had consideration for the feelings of other members of the Commonwealth. `Palestine is an Islamic country bound to the people of Pakistan by religious, historical, cultural and natural ties.

The unjustifiable step on the part of Britain in recognising `Israel` created a wave of indignation among the people of Pakistan,` she said.

Miss Jinnah added that in case the sentiments of the people of Pakistan `are disrespected and ignored relating to Islamic countries, Pakistan will have to reconsider the situation created thereby`. Staff correspondent