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NATO supply resumption: DPC to hold long march from July 8
DPC to march from Lahore to Islamabad. JI says government is strengthening enemies of Islam and Pakistan.
DPC to march from Lahore to Islamabad. JI says government is strengthening enemies of Islam and Pakistan. PHOTO: AFP/ FILE
LAHORE: The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) has announced of holding a long march from Lahore to Islamabad from July 8 to protest against the government’s decision of reopening the Nato supply routes.
The decision was announced by Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Islam (JUI-S) Chairman Maulana Samiul Haq during a press conference in Rawalpindi.
He said that they would hold an all party meeting to decide on the finer details of the march on July 7. The DPC will also observe July 6 as a black day.
Issuing a call for all religious and political parties of country to join their march, the JUI-S chief said that a committee is being formed within the DPC which will speak to leaders of opposition parties including the Jamiat-Ulema-Islam-Fazal group and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.
In response to a question, Haq said that the resumption of the supply line was un-Islamic since the materials being transported through it were being used to kill Muslims. Additionally, he said that resumption was against the sentiments of the Pakistani public and parliamentary recommendations.
He called on the government to resign immediately for this unacceptable act since the resumption did not reflect a democratic decision of democratically elected government.
Among those present at the conference were Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, Hafiz Rehman Makki, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, General (retired) Hameed Gul among others.
Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Syed Munawar Hassan also strongly condemned the restoration of Nato supplies and said that the rulers had put a seal on the “document of their slavery”.
Hassan added that while the government had strengthened the enemies of Islam and Pakistan, the nation would have to rise for its independence and for the protection of its nuclear weapons.
“The nation should unite as one man against this anti-Pakistan decision and close all supply routes,” he added.
He said that the DPC would decide its future line of action on the decision at a meeting.
Hasan further said that the rulers had served the US interest at the cost of vital national interest and the decision would prove to be their “death warrant”, he added and said that the “so-called” apology by the US secretary of state was a “play of words” and it did not mention the drone attacks.
The JI chief further claimed that the rulers in Islamabad were so mindful of the US interests that they also withdrew their demand for a transit fee of $5,000.
“God alone knew what transpired behind the door,” he remarked.
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DPC is truly voicing the public sentiments, all other political parties even PTI (Imran khan) is silent and happy with the consequences of supplies resumption
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What role has DPC in our system when we already have more than half million personnel? I think their past patrons will very soon send them a red signal.Recommend
“The JI chief further claimed that the rulers in Islamabad were so mindful of the US interests that they also withdrew their demand for a transit fee of $5,000.”
Looks like that Pakistan shall charge duties and taxes on the NATO supplies while keeping the transit rates unchanged. Also, Pakistan Army shall provide security en-route for the supplies. Army earns on transport of goods through NLC, Truckers and Railways earn revenue, Government earns taxes and duties, US saves on theft and pilferage of the goods. Everyone wins except traders of looted goods. This will also cut down on the supplies of illegal arms to the terror groups from the looted containers and make them weaker. DPC is no longer important for the Army. Recommend
In a brighter sense these groups are essential at least to make a voice for the national pride , otherwise our limits are just like Rimend David in lahore and OBL in ibtabad..
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@Pakistan politics:
PTI also announced protest in Guranwala tomorrow and in Peshwar on 14 July. You also missed Imran khan’s Press Conference against NATO supply. Its not DPC its PTI who is voice public sentiments on all issues including Bahriagate Mamogate Load shedding etc. where is DPC on there issues?
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So if the United States and N.A.T.O are “enemies of Islam” and are “killing Muslims”, who exactly are we supposed to support and side with? The terrorists like the Taliban, who plant bombs in buses and schools?
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NATO supply line ran smoothly for 5 years when JI was in power
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@Pakistam politics: are you sleeping all the time? if you are so interested to know what imran khan does or does not do, join http://www.insaf.pk that will help.
@ET: we know the science of images and associations reflected from the angle of article photo. Please DO NOT TRY to associate PTI’s flag with DPC. it very cunning but not very successful because now we know what you do :)
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“Haq said that the resumption of the supply line was un-Islamic since the materials being transported through it were being used to kill Muslims”
I ask him, Is Taliban slaughtering Pakistani soldiers Islamic? Where does their “ghairat” and their “Islam” go when the Taliban and Al Qaeda terrorists kill innocent Pakistanis?
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Pakistani government should declare them as a illegal platform, they are resisting against the greater interest of People of Pakistan in favor of criminals that we face trouble today.
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@Faraz
When was JI in power in Islamabad and Rawalpindi?
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@Wtf?: “@Faraz
When was JI in power in Islamabad and Rawalpindi?”
It was in power in KP as part of the MMA government from 2002-2007. As an Indian I know this. How come you as a Pakistani don’t?
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@Wtf?
Who passed 17th amendment which legalized Musharraf’s coup? JI was in power in KP and Baluchistan. Both routes to Afghanistan pass through those provinces, and both governments were directly involved in management and security of NATO trucks
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“Haq said that the resumption of the supply line was un-Islamic since the materials being transported through it were being used to kill Muslims”.
All the arms made in Pakistan are being used by terrorists against Pakistan. DPC should first close these factories.
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@Pakistan politics:
Dear, to say NO to a bull you got to be strong enough. You cant be strong by jostling in the streets.. DPC They have no policy , no polotical agenda.. they just know how to exploit people. Imran is condemning but not raising uncessarily hue and cry , which is good. We want Imran khan a versatile leader and a global leader. Recommend
What better gift could a slave nation give to their masters than opening the NATO supply routes and that too on the day of their independence i.e 4th of July…!!! Independence to usurp the independence of other nations…
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PTI must join DPC in the protest as both have the same agenda. If they join forces, nothing will be able to stop them!
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How about these jokers holding a long march against holding dual nationality while occupying Government positions
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some of dpc leaders are involved in sectarian violence. they are responsible for killing of many shias and other minorities of Pakistan. They are the one we have drones and TTP these mullahs always supported dictators and are also favoured by america.
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oopsss looks like our Ghairat Brigade army batteries are fully charged. Wonder how it’s possible but thanks to China for introducing cheap solar system in market.
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Do we understand at what point we are standing? If our national interests are secured.
it must be demanded from the governament, and then any kind of reaction might be justified, be it street power or only statments in the news paper.
Love you all and Pakistan and for that no need to hate any one.
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Some one should tell the leaders who will join the long march that Drone has resolution power to hit them even in a crowd .so be careful .
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Does this mean that all the members of the DPC will be in one small area all at once? Hmmm… I wonder if this opportunity will every arise again. I hope the Americans are paying attention.
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Are these people our friends? or our enemies?
Question: The Nato supplies were stopped after the Salalah massacre. Why have these people not protested and complained about the recent massacre of our army personnel by the Afghan Taliban? Do we only get worked up when our ‘perceived’ enemy kills our own?
Fact: These parties get their dictation from Saudi Arabia… Saudi Arabia is USA’s best friend… How can these people protest against Nato when they themselves are following an indirect US agenda. These people provide the excuse for drone attacks.. and for US presence on our soil…
Question: Is this what our religion is all about.. War? Jihad? When was the last time any one of us saw any of these people preaching about the essence of Islam itself.. like encouraging people to pray and to be good muslims and citizens…
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