LAHORE: The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC), holding an All Parties Conference (APC) on Saturday, said that its long march against the Nato supply resumption will be a show of “Islamic force” and a step ahead to rid the country of the US forces.
The DPC leaders, speaking to the media at a private hall in Lahore, announced final arrangements of the long march, which is expected to reach Islamabad in two days. The conference was hosted by the Jamatud Dawa (JuD) and chaired by DPC chairman Maulana Samiul Haq.
While the conference was attended by several religious parties, head of Awami Muslim League Sheikh Rasheed also participated in the conference as the only politician. Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Hameed Gul and three former brigadiers, Nadir Mir, Hamid Saeed and Muhammad Hanif, were also present at the event.
The DPC chairman termed the supply resumption as an “insult to the Parliament for not keeping in view its recommendations”. On behalf of the APC participants, he demanded that the government step down.
JuD chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed boasted that the DPC had a great role in the prolonged suspension of the Nato supply routes after the Salala incident, and added that the party will cleanse the region of the US forces once and for all. “I have apprehensions that if the Nato supply route is reopened, suicide attacks would start again and the US would make it a plea to prolong its stay in the region.”
Former ISI chief Hameed Gul added that the opening of supply routes would give America the power to attack any area of Pakistan in return for any damage to its material. The presence of the US is to keep China away from Pakistan, de-nuclearise, de-militarise and divide it, he added.
On the other hand, the leader of a DPC member party Tehreek Ghalba-e-Islam, Qari Mansoor Ahmed said that the blockade of Nato supplies would be a “real step to favour the Taliban”, and added that his party is fighting along the Taliban in Afghanistan against the US forces. “Cutting the supply line is an effective tool of jihad which we must attain.”
Haq, giving the details of the long march, said that they would proceed towards Islamabad through GT Road, starting from Nasir Bagh, Lahore, on Sunday at 10am. On Sunday night, the rally will reach Gujrat and would reach D Ground in Islamabad on July 9.
The DPC had also called Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Fazl) to the APC, but they all refused the invitation.
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Very good work, Just two points for effectiveness:
DeP should engage people against all other issues instead of making selective protests. Any protests should have banners in English as well. This will definitely enhance our prospective in international media.God bless
@NoName: Talibs never attacked USA, it was alqaida
@Cautious: the leader of a DPC member party Tehreek Ghalba-e-Islam, Qari Mansoor Ahmed said that the blockade of Nato supplies would be a “real step to favour the Taliban”, and added that his party is fighting along the Taliban in Afghanistan against the US forces
Where these people get their funds? 3-Ex ISI Officials, Head of LeT all attended the conference. Every one wants their share of money from "war on terror". Poor people talibans are being used in the name of Islam. After US leaves talibans will try to take over Pakistan.
Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Hameed Gul and three former brigadiers, Nadir Mir, Hamid Saeed and Muhammad Hanif, were also present at the event.
Just one more drama by ISI. What 3 ex ISI chiefs are doing there. I guess they want some outsourced projects too.
Freedom of thought@Cautious:
Governments should share the FREE money it is making from "war on terror" with parties like DPC.
These Mullah's are on the highway to stone ages!
It seems that no one wants the elected Government to finish its terms. If they manage to stay and finish their term will mean that democracy is here to stay forever. DPC does not want that to happen at any cost.
I am very happy to read that Imran Khan has refused to join these fanatics. From the begining I knew that he was not one of them.
@Satan: "“but they all refused to be a part of the conference.” I dont understand ET. Soon there is going to be a HEADLINE mentioning “PTI leadership join bla bla Difa-e-Pakistan bla bla”Media should make up its mind and stick to it. If it is to fool the nation and defame any political party it wants."
When PTI does not participate it is mentioned. When PTI sends its VP who sits on its dais, that is also mentioned. When a PTI President praises DPC and says that he had even suggested the name for the organization , that is mentioned. IT is not media which is confused - it is PTI that appears to have revised its stance with regards to DPC. ET is unbiased and simply reports facts. It is you who wants one type of news to be suppressed and another type to be emphasized.
long march...??? perfect target for drones....
I don't understand why everyone against the idea of drones. Drones are incredible technology and kill terrorists with minimal loss civilian life. Far fewer civilians have been killed by drones than by ground troops. There is no question of sovereignty violation if terrorists are hiding in the country. USA has a right to go after those who attack the country.
Is it same Sheikh Rashid i am looking at who was in Houston TX few days ago for asking $ & now against almighty dollars wah tera kya kehna.
May strong sense prevail in people of the country and get rid of the islamic republic of Zia 's era and bring back secular democracy that gurantees prtotection and rights to the minority Hindus, shias, xians,
Says it all - one of your political parties admits to attacking your ally. And you wonder why the rest of the World has a poor opinion of you?
What I was thinking throughout the article: "Will these dramatic statements and words help the situation? Anything going to stop the reopening of NATO supply?" The simple answer is: "No."
Live your life somewhere safe. It isn't going to help!
I am a liberal who hates the very concept of religion itself but tomorow i will attend this long march
its no more about the politics of left or right its about the politics of right or wrong
@Singh: Excuse me, how are you?
Why these Taliban not interrupt supplies in Afghanistan and provides safe passage?
not one is fair to our beloved country.
No enemy of Pakistan needs to do anything to harm us as long as we've got these fundamentalist islamist here to rot our core.
How fragile mentality people of Pakistan have. News of opening NATO supply was full of comments showing anger at the decision of opening supply and now this news is full with comments showing anger at protesters. Seems like the only goal is to "protest" everything.
Go and read up on the ownership of ET on google and whose payroll they are on
This is a dangerous game these people are playing. PTI should have no part in this if it is serious about forming the next government.
Down with this horrible gang of blackmailers. Government, both Punjab and Federal must join hands and crush these fools before they became a permanent pain in the 'back-side' of our nation.
"defa a Pakistan council holding a long march against sliting and beheading of 17 Pakistani soldiers in dir by Taliban"........... I bet u will not hear sum thing like that in 1000 years from these stone age so called protectors of islam.
@Saeed
“The people who protest have suffered a lot and that is why they are out in streets. Who are you to criticize them?”
Dear Saeed,
The people is sovereign to protest. But in the present situation the people is not protesting by itself; it is responding to the call of “Maollana Samiul Haq”. In the name of Islam the Maullana is using the people for his own benefit and greed.
Who is Maullana Samiul Haq?
“Maullana Samiul Haq, head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam of Pakistan is a god-father of Taliban and he is producing Taliban for killing Afghans since decades in his maddrassa’s in Pakistan.”
“A few years ago a 'sex scandal' involving Maulana Samiul Haq with a woman called 'Madam Tahira' of Islamabad rocked the Pakistani and some world press:”
@ saeed With NATO supply open ,the poor will benefit mullas benefit too because their friends Taliban get a cut for safe passage to NATO all religious leaders are living in great comfort,they have big houses drivers cars all,foreign goods ONLY THING DIFFERENT IS THE CLOTHES.Although made of western cloth,they are shapen Into shalwar qameez and turbans
@Saeed: 101% Agreed to Mr. Saeed, Our society has such a big vacuum between the rich and the lower class citizens. Rich give a dart to whatever troubles the poorer have to face, its not their problem, they just want them to get lost and never talk back.
It really is astonishing that how so many people are writing in favour of Opening NATO Routes. We are no colony to USA, why should we give them the way to move their ammunition and kill our Muslim Brothers? Isn't it against our religion, our ethics, our brotherhood.?
Why people blame government for these protest .In fact if there is no water and electricity because all the resources and money wasting on the problem creating by these religious people.
@Wonderful: They've already taken a few steps by banning all secular websites and porn websites.
While the rest of the world is moving forward, these jokers are trying to go back in time. Soon no internet and computers in Pakistan.
Its sad that if some secular, moderate party like the ANP tried to stage a counter protest in favor of NATO routes, they would be targeted, killed, kidnapped and threatened by these Taliban wannabes.
Sameer Awan: Why only blame Mullahs for that? Why blame only Imran Khan for that? Ask these people who have the responsibility to save the lives and property of the citizens of the state? Just ranting on Mullahs isn't enough. Mullahs are curse no doubt but those clean shaved liberals sitting in offices of power and enjoying every luxury at the expense of the state are even more disgusting.
@Maher:
Lolz Yeah. I still remember a video in which a protester got his tongue slipped against Altaf Bhai. I wonder wht happened to him later :p
Heres the Link to tht funny video: http://goo.gl/jPo5l
The video is not related to the topic but yeah paid protests happens a lot in this country
Islsmabad will be bee hive to them . where PPP will welcome them . Dont forget they have support of drones .
They surely like to take Pakistan to stone ages!
Civilian Government of Pakistan has lost the will to govern, rather it has no power to govern. Things are goimg the what Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) wants. For a short duration a pawn, Imran Khan, being popular, may move to kings position but finally Hafiz Saeed will be their. At present also, he is the de facto ruler with army behind his back. Nobody listens to Zardari or Jalil Jilani.
NO gas, no eleciricity, no water for the poor people they are already thrown to stone age by the ruling elite
I believe protesting, burning of effigies and long marches are the only jobs left for low life Pakistani’s. Even at drop of a pin there is a protest in Pakistan.
Decision between the two countries, Pakistan and the United States regarding reopening over land supply routes into Afghanistan may be a slight boost for Washington Islamabad ties.,but there is much more tough stages a head,as United States has to set its plans to withdraw from Afghanistan,by the end of 2014.
They successfully implement their plan?impossible.after their departure any government except Taliban will not face the circumstances.
lead us all to the stone-age . . . . !!!!
a strong nation doesn't apologise America is only being polite It is true that in one day America can turn Pakistan back into middle ages People who don't like Americans in Afghanistan should go there and fight No one is stopping them
Paid Protestors...
America wants to bring a system in Afghanistan which not only most of the Pakistanis, but a predominant Arabs want to live in. I don't know what problem people have with American presence in Afghanistan.
"but they all refused to be a part of the conference." I dont understand ET. Soon there is going to be a HEADLINE mentioning "PTI leadership join bla bla Difa-e-Pakistan bla bla". Media should make up its mind and stick to it. If it is to fool the nation and defame any political party it wants.
Where is Dafae Pakistan on issue of minority killings and on ethnic killings in Balochistan. Last night 18 Punjabis were killed in Balochistan and not a single word have been uttered by any anyone including Imran Khan ????