A COALITION of radical Pakistani Islamic groups plans to stage rallies on the third anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the United States to condemn Washington for "creating anarchy" in the world, an official said today. "We want to convince people that peace is becoming difficult in the world because of American policies after the September 11 attacks," said Shahid Shamsi, a spokesman for the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, or United Action Forum, opposition coalition. "The rallies will be staged with reference to the September 11 attacks because (the) American attitude is creating further anarchy in the world," Mr Shamsi said.
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The MMA has an influential bloc of legislators in Pakistan's parliament. It opposed the war that ousted the Taliban regime in neighbouring Afghanistan and President General Pervez Musharraf's support of the US-led war on terrorism. It also has condemned the US invasion of Iraq. Mr Shamsi said plans for the rallies, to be held across the country, were still being worked out, and would not estimate how many people would take part. Previous MMA rallies have drawn thousands in cities around Pakistan, particularly Karachi. |