KARACHI, Jan 11: Stressing the need for unity among the followers of all schools of thought to ensure peace during Muharram, Tehreek Nifaz-i-Fiqh-i-Jafria leaders regretted on Friday that the country had been in the grip of terrorism just ahead of the holy month, with the nation receiving shock after shock delivered by terrorists.

He said the situation demanded that the whole nation demonstrate complete understanding and cohesion to foil terrorists’ designs.

Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, Allama Syed Waqar Hasan Taqvi, the provincial coordinator of the TNFJ Azadari Cell, said a nefarious conspiracy being hatched by the imperialists and their local followers could only be foiled through the Ummah’s unity.

Recalling that earlier a sectarian conspiracy was foiled through the unity of the Muslims of all schools of thought by proving that there was no sectarian problem in the country, he said the same spirit had to be shown again.

He demanded that the Anti-Terrorism Act should strictly be implemented and suspected terrorists’ movement be watched strictly, and the government set up ‘Azadari cells’ throughout Sindh.

He said the TNFJ had set up 42 control rooms (Azadari cells) in the province whose list had been provided to the officials concerned for coordination.

The TNFJ leader also demanded an immediate end to the shortage of wheat flour and electricity load-shedding.

He also demanded that the 19-point code of Azadari issued by Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Musavi be implemented and the agreement reached between the Junejo government and Musavi on May 21, 1985, pertaining to the routes of mourning processions, be honoured.

Allama Taqvi also appealed to the ‘ulema, waizeen and zakireen’ to fully respect views of Muslims of all schools of thought, adding that the organisers of mourning processions and majalis should ensure discipline and avoid indulging in any activity that could harm the harmony. They also keep an eye on the enemy and remain alert, he added.