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JI wants permanent TTP ceasefire
[DAWN] The Jamaat-e-Islami... The Islamic Society, founded in 1941 in Lahore by Maulana Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi, aka The Great Apostosizer. The Jamaat opposed the independence of Bangladesh but has operated an independentbranch there since 1975. It maintains close ties with international Mohammedan groups such as the Moslem Brotherhood. the Taliban, and al-Qaeda. The Jamaat's objectives are the establishment of a pure Islamic state, governed by Sharia law. It is distinguished by its xenophobia, and its opposition to Westernization, capitalism, socialism, secularism, and liberalist social mores... (JI) has called for the announcement of a permanent ceasefire by the Taliban and urged the government to make every effort to continue peace talks. "We want permanent ceasefire from Taliban and are in favour of continuation of the peace talks. The government should also respond positively. Logical arguments should be exchanged instead of bullets," JI chief Sirajul Haq said while addressing a public meeting at Liaquat Bagh on Sunday. He said the real problem facing the country was political and economic terrorism. "To get rid of the political and economic terrorism, there is a dire need to eliminate corruption and dictatorship," he said. The JI leader said merit was not enforced and the rich were getting protection, while the poor had been left at the mercy of thieves and dacoits. He said a handful of people had ruled the country after serving the imperial forces during the British rule. "The JI is struggling to enforce Islamic laws. It is an Islamic country and Shariah should be imposed. Some people are living in a fool's paradise and want to make the country a secular state, but it will not be possible. The Mohammedans sacrificed their lives and property for an Islamic state, not for a secular state," he said. Posted by: Fred 2014-04-22 |
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