JI has links with Taliban, Al-Qaeda; alleges Altaf
- December 3, 2013, 8:10 pm
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LONDON/KARACHI, Dec 3 (Online): Chief Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain has alleged that the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has links with Taliban and Al-Qaeda.
During his telephonic address with the MQM general body workers meeting on Tuesday, Altaf Hussain said that JI and the members of its student wing Islami Jamiat Tulaba (IJT) were being killed in US drone strikes in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
"Why are restrictions not placed on those who are in contact and working with terrorists?" he asked.
In reference to JI Ameer Munawar Hassan, Altaf mentioned that General Niazi was killed by Hakeemullah Mehsud but when Hakeemullah was killed he was called a martyr.
The MQM chief further said the JI was involved in conspiracies to destroy Pakistan.
He added that IJT activists involved in acts of violence in Punjab University were released a day after being arrested, while Mohajirs were being targeted and arrested.
Altaf Hussain asked the government, army and agencies to stop victimisation of Mohajir.
MQM chief said that if MQM lost its self control then whole army could not control Karachi.
He said that Muhajir had never asked for separation and would never do so in future as they always wanted to save Pakistan.
He urged the party workers not to lose patience and act wisely.
Hussain criticized the government for arresting innocent MQM workers in targeted operation.
