Public Sentiment Shifts: Gaza Million March Takes Over, Cricket Match Fades into the Background
In a striking display of public sentiment, Karachi witnessed an extraordinary contrast on Sunday — while the Gaza Million March brought Shahrah-e-Faisal to a standstill, the National Stadium stood nearly deserted during a scheduled cricket match. So few fans turned up that, as observers noted, “even security personnel outnumbered the spectators.”
This powerful contrast painted a clear picture of Karachiites’ priorities. Thousands of people, including families, students, professionals, and activists, marched peacefully in solidarity with Gaza, waving Palestinian flags and chanting for justice.
The crowd’s passion and scale were unmatched — from young children to elderly citizens, united under a single cause: to raise their voice for the oppressed in Palestine.
Meanwhile, inside the National Stadium — a venue that usually echoes with cheers — rows of empty seats sent a message of their own despite all arrangemnts .
The city’s usual cricket craze took a backseat to conscience, compassion, and activism.
Organizers of the Gaza Million March called it not just a protest, but a “moral awakening” for the city and a show of people power in the face of silence and inaction from global powers.
Karachiites made a statement — when it comes to choosing between entertainment and empathy, their hearts are with Gaza.