Pakistan, May 12 -- KARACHI - Former cricketer Shahid Afridi led a peaceful rally in Karachi on Monday to express solidarity with Pakistan's armed forces following recent tensions with India. He praised the military's strength and reaffirmed the nation's unity during difficult times.

Speaking to a large crowd, Afridi said the rally was held to thank Allah Almighty for Pakistan's victory and to show that the people stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their military. He emphasized that the rally was not a celebration of war but a message of peace.

Afridi strongly criticized Indian media for spreading misinformation and pushing aggressive narratives. He claimed New Delhi's hostile stance had backfired, exposing the cost of provoking a peaceful...