In major cities throughout Pakistan, Shebaab of Hizb ut-Tahrir held demonstrations condemning the sentence by America of the respected Dr. Aafia Siddiqui on fabricated charges. Holders carried placards saying, "O Muslim armies! Hear the cries of Aafia. Is there not a Mu'atasim amongst you?" "O Pak Army! Arise to rescue Aafia. Establish the Khilafah "Caliphate", the shield of the Muslims."