THE PEOPLE OF
PAKISTAN WILL NOT ACCEPT “KALASHINKOVI SHARIAT”
IN THE NAME OF ISLAM – ALTAF HUSSAIN
London
– 7th April 2007 The people of Pakistan are devoted to the Allah
Almighty, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Islam and strongly believe in tolerance,
harmony and respect for humanity, therefore, they will not accept or allow any
“kalashinkovi Shariat”. This was stated by MQM Founder & Leader Mr Altaf Hussain
while speaking with the MQM office bearers from Pakistan visiting the MQM
International Secretariat in London today. He said that for the past few days
the act of coercion, extremism and terrorism committed in the name of Islam in
Islamabad and terrorising peaceful shopkeepers, threatening them, ransacking the
shops and vehicles; and misbehaving with women is not only in total violation to
the teachings of Allah Almighty, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Islam but also an
act of maligning the image of Islam. The Holy Quran clearly states, “Let there
be no compulsion in religion… [2:286]”. Mr Hussain said that providing safety
and security to the life, liberty and property of the citizens is the basic
responsibility of the State and Government and because of the dual standard in
the implementation of law and order our country is not only faced with various
problems but the sense of deprivation is strongly felt by the smaller provinces.
The MQM wants to eliminate this dual standard and wishes to establish a just and
uniform system in all walks of life whereby there is no distinction in the
implementation of law and basic rights and privileges are provided to all
regardless of being rich or poor. Mr Hussain stressed upon the party workers and
office bearers to understand the sensitivity of the situation, keep a close
watch on the recent events; work hard, dedicatedly and honestly to face the
challenges. He appealed to the people of Pakistan, mothers, sisters, elders and
workers to remain united and mentally prepared to struggle against the
unjustified imposition of extremism and fanaticism in the name of Islam.
MQM TO
ORGANISE COUNTRYWIDE PUBLIC MEETINGS OF
WORKERS AND SUPPORTERS ON 8TH APRIL 2007
ALTAF HUSSAIN TO MAKE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE ISLAMABAD ISSUE
London – 7th April 2007 A hurriedly called session of MQM Coordination Committee was called to discuss the announcement of imposition of Shariat by the Lal Masjid Islamabad and Jamia Hafza in Islamabad. This session was simultaneously held in Karachi and London and it was unanimously decided to organise a public meeting of all MQM zones throughout the country including the provincial capitals and 17 zones of Sindh Province to be held on Sunday, 8th April 2007 at 5pm at the Jinnah Ground in Azizabad, Karachi. MQM Founder & Leader Mr Altaf Hussain will address the meeting and inform the people of Pakistan the entire situation and make important announcement with regards to MQM’s future line of action. The MQM Coordination Committee has appealed to the workers, elders, mothers, sisters and supporters to attend in large numbers and show their unity.