Pakistan
is confronted with extremely crucial situation
Altaf Hussain
The issue of
Northern Areas, Sawat and Waziristan
should be resolved through dialogue
and negotiation
Our first
priority should be our country and its integrity
We must make
every effort for reconciliation to promote unity, national integrity,
Provincial harmony on the basis of peaceful dialogue
We make all effort to ensure
not a single innocent
citizen losses his or her life- Shaukat Aziz.
Telephonic
conversation to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Shaukat Aziz, Ch. Shujaat
Hussain, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim and others at Azizabad.
London- 27, October 2007
Mr.
Altaf Hussain, Founder and Leader of the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) said
that Pakistan is
confronted with extremely crucial situation. The issue of Northern Areas, Sawat
and Waziristan should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation. He further
elaborated that if the issues were not resolved through negotiation, sincere and
meaningful dialogue and if under compulsion, the security forces have to resort
to force then the security forces should act very carefully in any particular
situation to ensure that no innocent civilian is harmed.
He said this during his telephonic conversation to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Shaukat Aziz at his residence Nine Zero Azizabad, Karachi from London on Saturday, who called on the Member of MQM Co-ordination Committee along with Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, President PML (Q), Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, Chief Minister Sindh Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim, other leaders of PML-Q as well as Federal and Provincial Ministers.
In his conversation Mr. Hussain said to the Mr. Aziz that for the resolution of Balochistan issue, Ch. Shujaat Hussain and Mr. Mushahid Hussain held negotiations with Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti but the end of this was not good and affects of Balochistan operation being felt not only in Balochistan but all over the country. He said that the situation of northern, southern Waziristan and Swat is apparent to every one. He said that if any country faces insurgency then it has a right to stop that situation and maintain law and order according to its law and constitution but losses of lives of innocent peoples provides support to the insurgents.
Mr. Hussain said that in
South Asia region, Pakistan is going through extremely
delicate situation therefore, northern southern Waziristan and also Sawat issues
should be dealt with peaceful means and negotiation, the process of negotiation
will not only effect the people of Waziristan and Sawat but it will affect the
rest of the country. Mr Altaf Hussain addressing Mr. Shaukat Aziz reiterated
that the Security Forces shall exercise with care, patience and prudence to
ensure that no innocent civilian losses his or her life.
He further added that it
is easily said that we would deal with the
United States
and Western countries but, realistically analysing,
Pakistan
is lagging far behind in all sectors including defence in comparison with the
United States of America and the Western Countries. He said that a country with
weak military has its power base in its people. If the people of that country
are prepared to sacrifice their lives for the integrity and honour of their
country then such nations cannot be defeated or suppressed. He reminded that
time is running short and we must make every effort for reconciliation to
promote unity, national integrity, provincial harmony on the basis of peaceful
dialogue;
and
must also sincerely listen to their grievances to resolve all the issues
amicably through dialogue towards a better future for the country. Commenting on
the political scenario Mr Hussain said that the process of reconciliation and
understanding displayed by the Government on the return of PPP Leader Benazir
Bhutto was appreciated internally and worldwide. However, after the tragic
incident of 18th October the exchange of hostile statements from both
parties will create more rift instead of bringing them closer to each other. He
expressed his fear that because of such statements it is possible the national
reconciliation ordinance issued for reconciliation may be jeopardised. It is the
need of time that despite having political differences we must not use hard
language against each other and should remain calm. Our first priority should be
our country and its integrity. We must make sincere efforts for reconciliation
because if you have a country then there is politics, Elections, Government and
opposition but God forbid if the country faces any loss then every thing is
meaningless. Therefore, our first priority is the security and survival of the
country. He further said that we should make the efforts of reconciliation
sincerely so that the opposite party may also follow the same. Mr Hussain said
that he had already instructed his party members and office bearers not to issue
allegations or use abusive language in reaction to abusive statements. He said
that for the first time in the history of
Pakistan,
the Government and Parliament is completing its five year term
which is commendable. He prayed that the incoming government should also
complete its five year term and this positive process should be allowed to
continue so that our country can get on track for true democracy thus defeating
all anti-democratic forces. Addressing the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, Chaudhry
Shujaat Hussain and other PML leaders Mr Hussain said that it will be better for
the country if for the forthcoming general elections we work together on a joint
line of action for the prosperity of the country. He suggested for homework and
to form joint committees for the upcoming elections. This was agreed by Prime
Minster Shaukat Aziz and Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz agreeing with Mr Hussain’s views on the situation in Waziristan and Swat said that we make all effort to ensure not a single innocent citizen losses his or her life and pray God to show them the right path who are working against the interest of the country. He said to Mr Hussain that his views give us strength. He also agreed that the MQM has always supported the Government in testing times. Speaking on this occasion the President of PML Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain agreed the views of Mr Hussain on national reconciliation. He said that we too have welcomed the return of Benazir Bhutto to Pakistan and wish the national reconciliation ordinance is applied in its true spirit. However, he said that the views expressed by Benazir Bhutto after her return are not encouraging. He said that we still want to forget what has happened and are prepared to sit together for reconciliation and to adopt a better line of action; and the people of Pakistan will decide in the coming election who will form the government. He assured that we are making all our efforts for reconciliation. The Chief Minister of Sindh Arbab Ghulam Rahim also spoke with Mr Hussain on the current political situation of the country and agreed with his point of views.
Prior this Mr. Hussain welcomed Mr. Aziz, Ch. Shujaat Hussain and other distinguish guest for visiting his residence.