[Dawn] An all parties conference convened by 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 asked federal government to announce names of the negotiating team to hold peace talks with the Taliban without further delay.
A joint declaration issued after the conference held here at Al Markaz-e-Islami on Friday also called upon central government to distance itself from the US-led war against terrorism in the region. The conference issued six points declaration.