There is a direct clash between the secular and religious forces in the May 11 elections, says Fazl. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Addressing a public meeting in Pishin, he said that Akhtar Mengal and his allies are being supported by powerful forces in order to defeat the JUI in the polls.
He said his party would enforce supremacy of Islam and Sharia if it was voted to power. The JUI chief vowed to defeat all anti-Islam forces in the elections and enforce Islamic laws in the country.
Fazl said his party was defending the integrity and solidarity of Pakistan by fighting and resisting the anti-Islamic forces.
The JUI chief claimed that his party would end politics of death and destruction in Balochistan if his party returned to power.
He said Balochistan was treated on inequitable grounds for the past 65 years and JUI would address the grievances of the people.
He claimed that rich mineral wealth of Balochistan was handed over to outsiders in return for kickbacks, adding that JUI would put an end to such practices.
Highway robberies, kidnapping for ransom and target killing are ongoing in the largest province and JUI would check all the menace when it holds the reins of power.
Referring to East Pakistan debacle, he said said that highly qualified people and defenders had harmed Pakistan, adding that no talib and teacher of the seminaries were involved in this dirty game.
He welcomed the talks between the Taliban and the Americans, saying they support this policy.
He said his party had nominated 70 elders as members of a grand jirga to hold talks for restoring peace in FATA.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 15th, 2013.
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words can't describe the sheer banality of this statement
@p r sharma: it is already covered in Islam everyone is entitled to his/her religion,no discrimination and no one can stop them from practicing their faith we don't need fancy name secularism or any other ism for it.
But i love dollars........
@shiasishia: He supports talks with US to come and stay in power and then he will support Saudis also to make money. This is how 'true' lovers of Islam operate these days.
You can be religious and simultaneously secular too. who stops you ? . Secular means one who believes that state will allow every citizen to profess their own faith and state will be neutral on religious matters and will not discriminate its citizens based on their faith..
I don't know how JUI defines a secular ?
The voters want roti kapada makaan and bijli first( Religion is already with them every time). JUI instead promises to give them Islam only. .What about worldly and urgent matters/materials ?
I am very much religious but I will NOT vote for you at least.
@MAD: "i thought the ECP had prohibited asking for votes on the grounds of religion."
Are you kidding me? In a country formed on the basis of religion?
We sat on the lap of the secular forces for 5 years but now on 11 May its a clash with them, just for fun
I hope it is a tussle between change and the downslide
I would never understand this guy EVER!!!. why would you give such a stupid statement like this???
Maulna, please don't create controversies, you haven't done anything valuable to this nation nor you have any contribution for the progress and development of Pakistan. Stay quiet please.
Few days ago the ECP asked not to use religion for votes but then again what to expect from an old man who could not even take care of his laptop.
Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me. Thi tactic was tried thirty years ago and is one of the biggest reasons for destruction of Pakistan as it stands. The KPK is currently paying a big price for this sort of non merit based leadership of self proclaimed "upholders of sharia"
Ideally, JUI-F and JI should be pushed back into obscurity this coming election. I'm a PTI supporter but I'll be a happy man on election day if JUI-F and JI meet their demise.
In other words, dont even dream of voting for JUI.
What happened to the rule of not asking for votes on the basis of religion?