MQM delegation visits JI Karachi office

E-Paper | March 17, 2026

KARACHI: A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) visited the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Karachi office, Idara Noor-i-Haq, on Saturday.

The MQM delegation, comprising Ameenul Haq, Abdul Haseeb and Rehan Hashmi extended their invitation to JI Karachi Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, to join MQM’s rally in solidarity with the armed forces, which is scheduled to be staged at the Bagh-i-Jinnah tomorrow (Sunday).

JI warmly welcomed the MQM delegation but showed reservations in joining the rally.

“Jamaat-i-Islami does not support North Waziristan operation,” the JI Karachi Emir said, adding, “We are with the Pakistan Army, but the operation would result in creating differences and rift between our armed forces and the people of tribal areas.”

The JI Karachi Emir also asked for an immediate stop to the operation.

Talking to mediapersons, Ameenul Haq said, “We have old relations with Jamaat-i-Islami, and we are here to invite them to our rally.”

“We hope for Jamaat-i-Islami to also visit our headquarters, it will improve relations,” Haq said.

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Aamir

Jul 05, 2014 05:37pm

JI support TTP and not the tribals people.

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M. Siddique

Jul 05, 2014 06:34pm

Why Jamat-e-Islami has reservations in joining the Rally to Support army. After all, they were ridding on high horse when Zia-ul-Haq usurped power. They tried to use army at that time to achieve power through back doors. Now with their refusal moral bankruptcy attains new definition.

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khuma

Jul 05, 2014 06:41pm

They are inviting that party which was against the very creation of Pakistan and still playing its role to strengthen anti Pakistan elements and are parents of the TTP. Their ex Amir Munawer termed the terrorists as Shaheed and not the fighters of Pakistan Army who sacrificed their lives for the country.

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Dajjal

Jul 05, 2014 06:49pm

Well, the JI has already expressed its opinion regarding who is a "Martyr" and who should not even get an Islamic Funeral... so they have already decided whose side they are on...

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AJamal

Jul 05, 2014 06:52pm

Fully support the stance of JI that current operation would only increase the problems of millions of people and create hatred for the Army.

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Hussain

Jul 05, 2014 06:59pm

JI has always been anti Pakistan and always will be!

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gerry d'cunha

Jul 05, 2014 07:00pm

both parties should squash their differences in the best interest of the people of karachi

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A concerned Pakistani

Jul 05, 2014 07:22pm

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zeeshan

Jul 05, 2014 07:27pm

Nice to see that liberal & conservative at least talking to each other on national issues.

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zaku

Jul 05, 2014 07:31pm

JI and Talibans two are the same. Don't waste your time. JI should be banned just like in BD.

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Mirza

Jul 05, 2014 07:57pm

They are with the Talebaan, They are with the sectarian parties, they are sypathisers , supporters and financers of these terrorists. They are not with the tribesmen of NW. They should be shunned by the people .

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Thoughtful

Jul 05, 2014 08:14pm

How can JI support military operation in Waziristan? They are part of the terrorists groups operating in Waziristan? They should have been banned, their leadership tried in the court of justice and accordingly subjected to punishment (crimes committed against Pakistani state and people).

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Ahmad

Jul 05, 2014 08:28pm

Jamat-e-Islami is group of Hypocrites and Fascist. They are the pioneers of violence and Klashinkove culture in Pakistan.

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waseem

Jul 05, 2014 08:58pm

Good decision By JI

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sohail

Jul 05, 2014 09:21pm

Sharifs have been exposed and will be remembered in history as one of the most corrupt, incompetent, civil dictators, looters and destroyers of Pakistan.

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TKhan

Jul 05, 2014 09:43pm

Is there a need for such a parade? What will it accomplish?

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Khan

Jul 05, 2014 09:54pm

Right decision by MQM to further expose the true mindset of JI they are the god father of terrorists and not happy with the operation. They are the ones who introduces Kalashionkov culture in colleges in Pakistan. JI should be banned in Pakistan just like Bangladesh did.

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Humanity

Jul 05, 2014 10:35pm

Happy Rally, Sad Rally , revenge rally?? Political moves in every thing???

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Aamir

Jul 05, 2014 11:00pm

We support our military.. We support the common man of Pakistan who does not care for these terrorists. A common man who just wants to live a peaceful life.. A common man who wants to have a job.. a family.. a home.. Yes we support our military against these savages.. Go Pakistan Army !!

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Iqbal bhai

Jul 05, 2014 11:02pm

As usual, an ambiguous answer from JI. "We are not against Army but we don't support the operation".

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Nadeem

Jul 05, 2014 11:11pm

@AJamal Pak Army operating against those people who are killing innocent citizen of Pakistan. JI reaction shows that they support Karachi airport incident, Peshawer airport incident and all those terrorist activities.

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Saulat Shere

Jul 05, 2014 11:41pm

@Hussain JI is an extension of the yester-years Ahrar Party in India, who had opposed the creation of Pakistan. Near the independence in 1947, the Ahrar Party had dissolved itself and had merged itself into the Congress Party. The Jamiatul Ulma-e-Hind is the driving force behind the JI and the TTP. The JUH could never accept a secular like MA Jinnah as the leader of the Indian Muslims and have ever since been after destruction of Pakistan, his legacy.

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Jul 06, 2014 12:23am

Any one can put bad comments on this page against JI, TTP, PTI and so on but can not against the mother of all.

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Muhammad Ali

Jul 06, 2014 12:52am

If the nation of Pakistan, the so-called educated elite/intelligentsia or masses overall, everyone, still do not grasp their (Jamat-e-Islami's) true intention to lend support to Taliban terrorists, then I can only express my deepest lament over this criminal obtuseness of my fellow countrymen. Islam has nothing, at all, to do with terrorism, on one lying pretext or another, as put forth by "Jamatis", save Islam is a religion of peace and an extremist of Islam is supposed to be the most loving human being alive, not a TTP-apologist, by any means.

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IKE

Jul 06, 2014 12:58am

Is Jumat for Pakistan or Taliban? These guys do not get it. People now know their tricks arguments and motives. Of course when you enter into a snake pit like Taliban held areas then you do expects bites. Snake pit needs to be destroyed regardless of the bites.

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Dr. Muhammad Asghar Saqib

Jul 06, 2014 01:00am

@zeeshan How could a party which has caused the death of at least 50,000 people in Karachi during the last around 25 years be called 'liberal'? Liberals, in Europe, even respect the rights of animals: they do not eat animal meat because they think slaughtering animals is barbaric. Now shame on people who call General Musharraf and MQM as liberals!

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faisal

Jul 06, 2014 01:17am

Not exactly surprised by JI stance, after all they are the political face of the terrorists.

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Farrukh Rehman

Jul 06, 2014 01:52am

Those who say JI is anti-Pakistan why don't we mistrust their intentions? What is the harm if one says operation should not be carried out. In democracy people have more than one opinion.

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P izzaman

Jul 06, 2014 01:54am

Wow! Like their policy or not, but at least one party with consistency in policy and commitment

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farrukh rehman

Jul 06, 2014 02:04am

Those who say ji is anti Pakistan why dont we mistrust their intentions. In democracy people have more than one opinion.

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Ahmed

Jul 06, 2014 03:23am

@P izzaman Consistent? yes, because no sane people would vote for terrorist sympathizers, financiers. Their vote bank comes from this maddersah politics and extremists. Of course they have no other choice but to support them.

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bheel

Jul 06, 2014 04:00am

I think JI is maturing now in politics after a long time of wishful thinking......good luck

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APatel, USA

Jul 06, 2014 04:04am

@sohail Of course Sharifs are corrupt but second to PPP and far below Zardari

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P izzaman

Jul 07, 2014 08:52am

@Ahmed

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