Addressing a gathering in Multan, the JuD leadership vowed that they would not step back and demanded the political and military leadership devise their decisions and policies keeping this in mind.
JuD has been very active recently in trying to unite people for the Difa-e-Pakistan convention in Multan on January 29.
JuD added that only an nuclear capable and armed Pakistan can survive in the future and that it should be defended at every cost.
They said that conspiracies were being hatched against Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, in the shape of declaring the country a failed or terrorist state.
'Secular forces have no attachment to Pakistan'
Hafiz Saeed, President JuD, said "we will not let Pakistan slide into the hands of secular forces in Pakistan as they have no attachment or relation with Pakistan.”
He added that the nation had come out of its ‘slumber’ and the government too should also come out from "US slavery".
“The drone attacks are proof that the level of loyalty of the government to the US and western powers is incomparable but at the same time, the fury of the people of Pakistan has also become immeasurable and it will sweep away the government.”
Saeed further said,“ I am happy to see the response of registration from the students, lawyers and civil society and farmers from Punjab for the biggest convention in the history of Pakistan to be held in Multan. We only want to show our hatred for the US and India through this gathering...we want them to etch it on their coffins that the nation is united and will defend the nuclear capability of Pakistan at any cost.”
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Pakistan must be the only place in the universe where the word "secular" is considered a bad word. A 'secular' nation is one that accepts all religions - NOT at the expense of any. But you don't expect people like Hafiz to understand that.
yeh JUD is a terrorist outfit....Terrorist who did the most in earthquake of 2005, those who did the best to save people in floods. They have saved and are still saving hundreds of lives in floods especially in SINDH where even our dear government hasnt botherd to do much.....Above all giving sacrifices of hundreds of young men(so called fundamentalists) for the sake of their brothers in Kashmir....If this is terrorism then yes they are terrorists, if this is extremism then yes they are extremists..All their work especially welfare is documented and even got recoignition from the UN!!!!...wake up ppl, these men are men of honour they didnt even harm a single pakistani..they are not responsible for even a single innocents life!!!..its time for unity..show your unity for a better Pakistan..a Pakistan a frontier of Muslims from all over the world......Pakistan is meant for Islam..NOT FOR SECULERISM.....!!!!!!
Imran Khan will not attend any jalsa organised by JUD. All such claims r fabrications/untrue-shafqat mehmood pti info secretary.
@Giri:
Actually JuD are India’s best friend. Every time talks on Kashmir start JuD does a terrorist act that sends Kashmir issue to the background and brings the terrorism issue to the front. Nothing JuD does, does any good to Pakistan.
Could Imran Khan be fooling us, is he planning the Talibanisation of Pakistan via the back door?
@Pakistani in US: Well said, very well said!!!!
@Sarah: 'they are fundamentalist muslims but that does NOT equate terrorists." If the fundamentalist Muslims aren't the terrorists, who are?
What did he say? You are not a Muslim if you are a human being. You are not a Muslim if you do not hate other religions, sects, cultures. You are not a Muslim if you make friendship with your neighbours. Our nuclear bombs are nothing before these new messiahs.
@Roflcopter: Imran Khan is not secular, he rightly said you can’t be muslim if you’re secular
Very true. 1st time I recommended Roflcopter's comment.
@Ali Hamza Khan: Authority for your assertions?
@sarah if only india wasnt a constant pest we wouldn’t have had to be a military state that we are
Try to imagine a psychotic murderer goes on killing spree and when confronted says 'if you people did not exist I wouldn't have hated you so much and wouldn’t have had to be a murderer. It's all your fault! (sobs) = Pakistani logic
@antanu: "Difa-e-Pakistan is a chance for all Pakistanis to unite together." But you used to pretend that you were an Indian? And now you want people to go to a jalsa which openly states that one of the key purpose of jalsa is to express hate for India?
@Bilal: Shafqat Mehmood denied the news, just check his twitter or facebook page dude
PTI loses my vote if a single PTI representative shows up at this crazy fundo gathering.
@hafizs.... he's a terrorist!!!! a renouned one.... I just dont understand why do pakistanis support such people who proclaim being religious leaders who have been on CIA payroll and still are sheilded by them to promote jilhad..... IK is presenting himself a cool-guy around here..... deep down he's one of them.... they should be calling this jalsa "RADICALIZE-e-PAKISTAN" rather than difa-e-pakistan..... I feel ashamed as a Pakistani that we support such a mindset.....
Why hatred ? i don't get it . Yes there policies are against the Pk intreset. But seriously why Hate. That just like saying "Either you hate or you love us " or more like " Either you are with US or against us" .
If they are real leader then Hate is not the answer that will guide this nation out of this mess. Seriously i am disappointed by this religious retoric.
Drones!
False news.. Imran Khan is not attending
@Roflcopter: I know you just do it for the attention. However... "We only want to show our hatred for the US and India through this gathering…we want them to etch it on their coffins" = Terroristic threat Terroristic threat = terrorist
"Birds of the same feather flock together" !
Difa-e-Pakistan is a chance for all Pakistanis to unite together. It should not be missed. Great nations needs unity. Liberal and secular Pakistanis should show sincerity. Loving Pakistan shouldnt mean loving only liberal and secular Pakistan.
If Imran goes to this jalsa then he shall lose mine and a lot of people's votes
Would be a wrong move by IK if true, but I highly doubt he could do a big boo boo like this!
those of you who believe jud is extremist or anything like that, you need to open your eyes as soon as possible.
Good idea PTI should attend.
If Imran joins JuD, he will surely be not welcomed to India again.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf [Offical page] at Facebook: Imran Khan will not attend any jalsa organised by JUD. All such claims r fabrications/untrue. - Mr. Shafqat Mahmood CIS-PTI
All that remains is an annoncement from alQaeda that they endorse IK. God save Pakistan.
If Imran khan joins this terrorist mob, Pakistan's path downhill will be very fast.
so Imran is showing his real colour- which is a shade ugly.
@Pro Bono Publico: "750,000 Indian killing Muslims in Kashmir"
Where are you getting these numbers from? Even Pak government claims that 47000 people have died in Indian Kashmir. This includes Indian armed forces, Hindu and Muslim civilians killed by terrorists from across the border (who by the way are NOT Kashmiri people) and ofcourse the cross-border terrorists leftover from Afghan jihad which were pushed by Pakistan into India and were killed by Indian armed forces.
@Acorn Guts: I agree with your sentiments. Khan however is of the opinion that we can either rage an unending war on these fanatics or "integrate" them into Nation building... that seems logical as well. Don't lose faith in Khan without trying him once, at least!
@Roflcopter: "you can’t be muslim if you’re secular."
Wrong. You can be Muslim and secular as millions of Muslims in India are. Secular does not mean atheist or godless. It just means that you will respect people of other faiths. There is no conflict between these 2 goals.
Btw this vangeance is all coz of drones,US slavery n against the brutal killings in Kashmir, so being an A levels student i endorse what he has said.However, I contradict his opinion regarding secular forces.
Whatever the case is, IK is adored by the right and left wingers!
JuD is not a terrorist org, this is your enemy's argument. Clear your minds of this misconception o my Muslims brothers, know the real conspirator against your unity. Dont pay too much heed to the western media who always maligned Pakistan. Imran should join hands with JuD.
Mutual existance can only prevail through mutual acceptance of each other as a reality. Religious parties are also part of our society and I think IK is the best person in politics today who can reduce the communication gap between so called liberals and so called fundamentalist camps in Pakistan. We need a leader who can communicate well with Shia,Sunni,Sufi,Wahabi,Mr.,Mullah etc in a way which they can understand. IK shouldn't hesitate in attending this.
@narayana murthy: So?
I am with JuD and PTI, lets bring Islamic Revolution and save this country. Pakistan can never survive as a secular democracy, it was created in the name of ISLAM and this is what Quaid and Iqbal wanted too ' A separate homeland for Muslims of sub-continent '. and I don't think many people in Pakistan really want friendship with traitors like India and USA.
Again using the sentiments of paki ppl towards U.S n India and exploiting the pakistani society into extremist policies of war . . . Every1 is using exploiting policy and want to cash themselves whether it is Political parties of Mullas in the Name of Religion n Islam . . .
Yes Imran Khan our Great Leader should go to JUD Jalsa and protect this beloved country with pious and religious people. Imran Khan Zindabad
PTI has officially denied the story...
@Acorn Guts: PTI has already denied any claims: https://www.facebook.com/PTIOfficial/posts/10150499088324527 I don't know why these types of news are posted.
Imran will attend rally of an organization banned by the United Nations to get votes of some lunatics. Has he gone mad?
Much ado about nothing. ET and its readers are blowing steam without substance. Here is a statement from PTI on their Facebook page... "Imran Khan will not attend any jalsa organised by JUD. All such claims r fabrications/untrue". - Mr. Shafqat Mahmood CIS-PTI
I am proud to be secular.
As long As JuD manifesto is alive and well, US and India can sit back and relax about their concerns on PAK. JUD will make sure PAK will self destruct.
If PTI and IK join these thugs, then they won't get my vote. Period.
"No! he is not going to this jalsa" Shafqat Mehmood on Twitter
Why would he?
I dont think Imran will attend it personally but like lahore he may send his message which will be read there.
@Sarah: In my view, "You nailed it!"
A saying in Urdu: "Mujhay Meray Doston se bachaa lo, Dushmanon se main khud nibet loonga." It's a pity that we have friends like them to defend our country.
@Roflcopter: u rite nd gives nice comments
If we have friends like them then we don't need enemies. They are enough to take us to a point of no return which in my opinion we have already crossed!!
@Mard-e-Haq, Imran Khan is not secular, he rightly said you can't be muslim if you're secular.
So, Imran Khan is not part of the secular forces in Pakistan??? Why is he attending this event?
At least their flag shows their perception of Black and White world.
LOL, looks like everyone is trying to cash in on the popularity of PTI and Imran Khan. I don't think IK should attend any such gathering personally as it would leave a bad impression, even though the message may be noble (minus the US and India hatred i.e. Defence of Pakistan). No one should get a distorted view of what PTI stands for i.e. relations on an equal footing with every country be it the US or India. HATE is a word that does not bode well...and does not represent PTI's ideology...
Oh by the way, NIA released a list of India's most wanted (incidentally this week!!!) and Hafeez Saeed is the fifth person.
This would show the electorate and the world who is real Muslim and who are the terrorists. After folling the burgers, it is time for PTI to "expand" its rightwing foundation. Unless they come out more in support of the Jihadists they cannot out do NS and PML-N.
As clear from comments above, a lot of secularists are completely ignorant about JuD.
Hafiz Saeed is doing an amazing job of uniting the country. God bless him.
A message of hate and intolerance that wants a perpetual state of war with our neighbours. what result can it bring but further poverty and destabilisation and the dominance of the army and security agencies, It is very sad indeed if Imran Khan associates with these people. I will not vote for him.
Let see if PTI confirms it or not But its a good idea for right wing votes.
WELL WELL WELL Munawar Hassan + Sh Rashid +Imran Khan Under the flag of JuD INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ALAIHE RAJEOON MAY ALLAH SAVE PAKISTANAnd let it be etched forever on credentials of Imran Khan what kind of people he associates with and what that means for the future of Pakistan. RIP the hopes for a better Pakistan through PTI/Imran Khan.
JuD is a party that has no regard for teachings of Islam, the founding principles of Pakistan or the humanity at large. I cannot vote for a party that can harm Pakistan's image on the international stage as 'barbaric' and 'nation of religious fundamentalists' any further. I am sorry but Imran Khan would lose me if he goes ahead and supports these barbarians.
This statement is at least true going by the actions of secular liberal leaders: ‘Secular forces have no attachment to Pakistan’
The rest I don't agree with the message of hate from JuD.