Lahore/Islamabad: Religious parties and groups on Friday held protests in different parts of Pakistan to condemn the announcement of USD 10 million bounty on the head of Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed.
Saeed was himself present at a big protest gathering outside the JuD head office Jamia Markaz al-Qadsia in Lahore and urged the participants to wage Jihad against America.
In his speech, the JuD chief who is also wanted by India, said the time has come for Muslims to save Pakistan and Islam.
Addressing the US government he said, "It is time for us to teach you the meaning of Jihad." People leaving the markaz after Friday prayers were asked to donate funds for Jihad and armed men were also visible at the gathering.
The US government has announced the bounty for Saeed claiming he was affiliated with the banned Laskar-e-Taiba.
Pakistan has asked the US and India to provide "concrete" evidence against Saeed. Saeed said the US was scared of his name.
In Muzzaffarabad the Difa-e-Pakistan, which was cobbled together by Saeed, held a big rally in which participants called for Jihad against the Americans and burnt US flags.
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