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Qazi determined to lead Feb 19 rally despite ban
 Qazi Hussain Ahmed, chief of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, has vowed to lead a rally against the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) despite a ban on the entry of party leaders in the capital on February 19. Ahmed was speaking during a debate in the National Assembly on the cartoon issue on Thursday. Opposition leaders accused the government of not doing enough to protest the publication of the cartoons, and alleged that intelligence agencies and anti-Pakistani elements turned peaceful protests into violent riots. Treasury members condemned the violence and damage to property during the anti-cartoon protests and called for a joint strategy for further protests. Ahmed said the MMA would continue its protests as per schedule. Aim the guns at me, not my workers, he told the government, indicating that his party was prepared for clashes with police. The government will be responsible for the consequences if it uses force to stop our protest. We will also launch a move against President Musharraf, he added. Posted by: Fred 2006-02-17 |
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