[The Nation (Pak)] 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...
Pakistain Chief Siraj-ul-Haq has said that the political and economic terrorism hold 180million population of the country hostage.
He expressed these views while addressing an Iftar-dinner ceremony, organized by Jamaat-e-Islami, Bloody Karachi
...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
in honour of the journalists at Idara-e-Noor Haq on Friday.
Speaking at the occasion, Siraj-ul-Haq said that the few selected families are in power from last 66 years in the country and holds the entire nation hostage.
"Change can be brought into the life of feudals, landlord and political barhamins through elections, while the downtrodden people get nothing from elections", he added.
On the occasion, Siraj-ul-Haq stressed upon that the VIP culture should be abolished from the country and JI is being struggled for the eradication of this culture.
He said that the terrorism, inflation and lawlessness prevail in the country for the last 15 years from the tenure of
Pervez PervMusharraf
... former dictator of Pakistain, who was less dictatorial and corrupt than any Pak civilian government to date ...
, Zardari and Nawaz Sharif
... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf...
.
Commenting on Pervez Musharraf issue, JI Pakistain Chief said that the issue of Musharraf has become complicated for the present government, army and judiciary.
He further informed that the influential people and rulers are involved in corruption, adding that 80 percent parliamentarians are not paying tax.
On the occasion, Siraj-ul-Haq made it clear that JI has rejected the Protection of Pakistain Ordinance (PPO) and challenged it to the court.
He hoped that the Supreme Court will defunct the said Ordinance in its verdict.
Siraj-ul-Haq appealed to the lawyers' community, youth and people from different walks of life to come forward and stand with JI on the said issue.
On the occasion, Siraj-ul-Haq thanked JI Karachi for arranging such a decent gathering with the prominent journalists, columnists and analysts.
JI Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Central Information Secretary Ameer-ul-Azeem and others also spoke on the occasion.
The others JI leaders including Muhammad Asghar, Zahid Askari and others were also present on the occasion.