MQM solidarity rally: Altaf calls on nation to unite in support of army
MQM chief salutes army, dedicates rally to fallen soldiers.
KARACHI:
While addressing the Muttahida Qaumi Movement's solidarity rally in Karachi, Altaf Hussain saluted the armed forces and said that the entire nation supports Pakistan Army, Express News reported on Sunday.
Dedicating this rally to the martyred soldiers, Hussain said that the soldiers are selflessly sacrificing their lives for the country. He further added that unity and harmony are imperative for the country.
Hussain added that army showed patience and stayed within the law and constitution, while giving militants a chance during the negotiations.
If militants want to impose sharia, they should act within the constitution. There are other religious parties as well, but they all express their views while remaining within the parametres of the Constitution, Altaf said, adding that militants should express their views and ideologies without using guns, sticks and violence.
The MQM chief also said that first, the terrorists should be eliminated, after which landlords and corrupt politicians should be eliminated.
Hussain had announced on June 28 that his party would hold a historic gathering to express solidarity with the armed forces who are currently fighting against militants in the ongoing Zarb-e-Azb operation in North Waziristan.
Members of other religious and political parties were invited to the gathering as well. Those in attendance included Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) minister Rubina Qaimkhani.
Qaimkhani, while addressing the rally, said that the MQM provided a platform for other parties to come together and support the army. She further said that the PPP leadership had been victimised by the Taliban.
Meanwhile, Rasheed added that it is important to win the hearts of the internally displaced persons otherwise the war would be lost.
While addressing the Muttahida Qaumi Movement's solidarity rally in Karachi, Altaf Hussain saluted the armed forces and said that the entire nation supports Pakistan Army, Express News reported on Sunday.
Dedicating this rally to the martyred soldiers, Hussain said that the soldiers are selflessly sacrificing their lives for the country. He further added that unity and harmony are imperative for the country.
Hussain added that army showed patience and stayed within the law and constitution, while giving militants a chance during the negotiations.
If militants want to impose sharia, they should act within the constitution. There are other religious parties as well, but they all express their views while remaining within the parametres of the Constitution, Altaf said, adding that militants should express their views and ideologies without using guns, sticks and violence.
The MQM chief also said that first, the terrorists should be eliminated, after which landlords and corrupt politicians should be eliminated.
Hussain had announced on June 28 that his party would hold a historic gathering to express solidarity with the armed forces who are currently fighting against militants in the ongoing Zarb-e-Azb operation in North Waziristan.
Members of other religious and political parties were invited to the gathering as well. Those in attendance included Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) minister Rubina Qaimkhani.
Qaimkhani, while addressing the rally, said that the MQM provided a platform for other parties to come together and support the army. She further said that the PPP leadership had been victimised by the Taliban.
Meanwhile, Rasheed added that it is important to win the hearts of the internally displaced persons otherwise the war would be lost.