SKARDU, Friday, March 13, 2026 (WNP): Footage emerging from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, shows large numbers of worshippers during Friday prayers protesting against illegal aggression by the United States and Israel in ongoing regional conflicts.

The recordings, shared widely on social media, depict congregants raising banners, chanting slogans, and expressing solidarity with affected populations in the Middle East. Protesters condemned recent military operations and missile strikes targeting civilian and strategic sites, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities.

Community leaders and clerics present during the prayers highlighted the importance of raising awareness through peaceful demonstrations while maintaining the sanctity of the holy month of Ramadan. Many speakers called on the international community to intervene and ensure respect for humanitarian norms.

Observers noted that such public demonstrations in Skardu reflect growing local concern over escalating conflicts abroad, particularly in light of recent exchanges between Iran and Israel, and broader geopolitical tensions involving US and allied interventions.

Authorities in Skardu monitored the gathering to ensure the protests remained peaceful. Organizers emphasized that the demonstrations were meant as a moral and political statement, not as a call for violence.

The footage has drawn attention across national and international platforms, underscoring the role of civil society in expressing dissent during times of global conflict.