Muttahidda Qaumi Movement has staged a massive pro-Army rally in the Jinnah Gardens of Karachi. Representative delegations from various political parties are present at the gathering. MQM had asked all political parties to join their rally in order to show solidarity with the Army. The rally was planned after the launch of Operation Zarb-e-Azb against the terrorists in North Waziristan Agency (NWA).
Prominent political leaders from other parties include Nehal Hashmi, Saleem Zia, Ilahi Bakhsh Soomro from Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), Sheikh Rasheed from Awami Muslim League and Ahmed Raza Kasoori from All Pakistan Muslim League.
Sheikh Rasheed said that the entire nation stands firm with the Army at this critical juncture. He said that wars are fought by the nations and not just the Armies. “Army fights at the front only, it is the nation that fights the real war”, said Sheikh Rasheed.
Altaf Hussain said that unless Pakistan does not get rid of terrorism, it will never be able to prosper. He said that once this terrorism ends in the country, then the time for corrupt feudal and capitalist elite will come. He said that in the corruption-free Pakistan that he idealizes, there will be no discrimination on the basis of class, colour or sect. He criticized the corrupt practices of the capitalist elite and said that MQM’s agenda was to free Pakistan from these exploiters. (Duniya News)
