Hizb supremo condemns terror attacks in Pakistan
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KARACHI: Condemning terror attacks on schools, mosques, Imambargahs, Hizbul Mujahideen’s supreme commander Syed Salahuddin has said that those carrying out such attacks are the open enemy of Pakistan and Islam.
Speaking at a press conference at the Jamaat-i-Islami’s Idara Noor-i-Haq headquarters on Friday, he said that jihad did not teach targeting innocent children and women.
He said that the Modi-led Indian government wanted to eliminate the Islamic identity of Kashmiris.
He blamed former military ruler retired Gen Pervez Musharraf for taking a U-turn on the Kashmir policy that, according to him, damaged the struggle of the people of Kashmir badly.
He demanded that the army leadership and the government raise their voice for the right of self-determination for Kashmiri people at international forums.
“If the Kashmir issue was not resolved under the resolutions of the United Nations and according to the desires of Kashmiris, then the entire continent would face dire consequences,” he warned.
He said that India was not ready to consider Kashmir a “disputed territory” and instead claimed the valley as its so-called integral part, which was in negation of the UN resolutions.
“The struggle of Kashmiris will continue till the withdrawal of the Indian army from India-held Kashmir, as the people of Kashmir are struggling for the right of self-determination,” he said, adding: “We are not against dialogue, but the epicentre of talks should be the Kashmir issue, otherwise the discussion would prove worthless.”
The Kashmiri leader believed that Indian involvement had increased in Balochistan and Waziristan.
He alleged that India was providing arms and ammunition to the Balochistan Liberation Army.
He also claimed that India and other anti-state elements were involved in bomb blasts across Pakistan.
He said that ‘mujahideen’ were not involved in carrying out any terrorist activities in Pakistan.
Karachi JI chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, deputy supreme commander Javed Kasuri, JI leaders Barjees Ahmed, Osama Razi, Abdur Razzaq and Zahid Askari were also present during the press conference.
Published in Dawn, February 7th, 2015
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Feb 07, 2015 09:38am
Is Hizbul claiming that they are good terrorists!!
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Feb 07, 2015 09:53am
"He said that ‘mujahideen’ were not involved in carrying out any terrorist activities in Pakistan."
YES, you are Pakistan's Good Militant who are involved in carrying out terrorist activities outside Pakistan.
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Feb 07, 2015 10:05am
They did the same for years.
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Feb 07, 2015 10:37am
He makes some good points, but body language makes me distrust all finger pointers and finger shakers.
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Feb 07, 2015 10:41am
True patriot
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Feb 07, 2015 11:07am
There lies the root of all pakistani problems. Kashmir affiliation has blinded pakistan to not see more important problems at home.
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Feb 07, 2015 11:11am
You are true Kashmiris
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Feb 07, 2015 11:29am
Pakistani people have suffered enormously about time Pakistan should ban completely all sort of militancy whether it is against Pakistan or not
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Feb 07, 2015 11:30am
So, basically when it happens to you, its bad. Mr Sahuddin's men were the reasons for not just death, but the large scale migrations of Kashmiri Pundits. Payback is a, well you know what.
Basically, it is the state of Pakistan that should be allowed to make any statements in the context of Kashmir or well, any other context, not these nobodies who would send their children to study and settle in the US, but brainwash the poor guy who cannot afford his next meal on Jehad, since their lives come cheap.
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Feb 07, 2015 11:59am
First thing you should come out from proclaimed that unless Kashmir is not resolved whole sub continent face consequence who cares about you let say if no solution than it will effect China Russia Nepal Srilanka wiil fight against India your perception is wrong and Indian repeatedly said that Kashmir is part of India and just now ex US ambassador Blackwill told that if any attack Modi will use Army are you ready
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Feb 07, 2015 11:59am
Dear salahudin it is your own brotherly jihadi's offshoots who are wrecking havoc in Pakistan.Don't you see them claiming every time they do cowardly attack. If you have courage name and shame them instead of painting India conspiracy theories. If not, keep ranting on Kashmir till you tire.
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Feb 07, 2015 12:00pm
Here we go again!!!
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Feb 07, 2015 12:01pm
A terrorist condemning the other terrorist, telling the audience how bad the other terrorist is ? Honestly, does Pakistan really, really think that feeding thugs likes these will get them Kashmir, who is delusional here, India or Pakistan?
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Feb 07, 2015 12:08pm
Any organization with Hizb or Mujahideen in its name should be banned. in a modern nation state, the state should solely own monopoly over violence or it will ultimately descend into chaos.
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Feb 07, 2015 12:10pm
This the terrorist who got freed by their terrorist friends by hijacking indian plan to kandhar. And now he is address rally in Karachi. What a same.... this the reason why Pakistan is suffering from terrorism.
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Feb 07, 2015 12:14pm
Why is this guy still roaming around like a free bird ?? Not eligible enough to make it to the 10000 extremist arrested list????
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Feb 07, 2015 12:14pm
So the 'Good Terrorist' speaks and he rather shouts openly . Wonderful ! There will be more internal fireworks in coming days . I am really skeptical on something good will happen at Pakistan ..days coming up are very gloomy . We can only sympathize from the other side of the fence.
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Feb 07, 2015 12:15pm
The problem with Indians here is, they think Pakistan is fixated to Kashmir. Sure the issue is close to our hearts, but we are not blinded.
Pakistan is facing turmoil for a decade and it will take another decade to clean up this mess created by ourselves and foreign powers. Confident Pakistan can rise above it and start moving ahead in a few years time.
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Feb 07, 2015 12:25pm
This guys time is long over. He is not Kashmiri, just another Punjabi claiming to be fighting for Kashmir while producing violent youth that become LeJ and similar items later.
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Feb 07, 2015 12:28pm
Pakistan is fighting against terrorism but Pakistan is allowing a allowing a terrorist to openly threatening the world with dire consequences. This is the classical example of good and bad terrorists. Good luck to Pakistan
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Feb 07, 2015 12:42pm
This shows pakistan that they have double standards when it comes to , i want pakistan should pay heavy price for their act ... Indian intelligence must destablise pak in coming years ... No industry must come up in pakistan ... jai sri ram ... if they want war , we are ready for war ...
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Feb 07, 2015 12:49pm
What is the difference between hizbul & BLO???
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Feb 07, 2015 12:52pm
even its protest for terrorism in pakistan...!! but core speech of him is kashmir...!! then change the title of article to " we want kashmir"...!! why always fooling people in the name of kashmir...!! they know its not going to be happen...!!!
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Feb 07, 2015 01:06pm
Is he preaching virtues?
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Feb 07, 2015 01:21pm
i agree with stand of Indian government. Kashmir is indeed integral part of india
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Feb 07, 2015 01:21pm
No way never trust these guys. They are destroying Pakistan brick by brick with their TWISTED ILLITERATE IDEOLOGY in the time of high tech education. Enough is Enough they must be restricted to their Mosques without Loudspeakers and give Khutbas under control of state.
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Feb 07, 2015 01:38pm
A true patriot
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Feb 07, 2015 01:48pm
India's most wanted terrorists are free to roam in Pakistan.
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Feb 07, 2015 01:54pm
A stork after eating many fish, stand on one feet as if it is meditating. Pakistan spent $500 billion so far on Kashmir issue without getting even one dollar support in return.
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Feb 07, 2015 01:57pm
No chapter gets closed. For heavens sake just turn the lid up on kashmir. Declare what ever each party has and finish the problem. I doubt if any sane kashmiri will opt to join Pakistan the maximum they would want will be independence from India a pakistan which is close to impossible. they just fool the nation to syphon off funds into security from human development by beating this kashmir drum.
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Feb 07, 2015 02:11pm
Just like TTP is good terrorist for India , they are good for us, any problem with you indians
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Feb 07, 2015 02:16pm
Pakistan shouldn't be seen to be suppporting and encouraging such characters. World sees them as terrorists and by continuing to associate with them even after Peshawar, you seem to be playing a double game. Days of good and bad terrorists are over.
Pakistan's interest lies in building good peaceful relationship with India. With economic development and peace many issues will get resolved or become irrelevant.
However, though I have immense respect for many noble hearted Pakistanis writing on Dawns forums, when I look at free run given to JuD and lawyers supporting murderers in blasphemy cases, I am not very hopeful of things improving in a hurry in Pakistan. It's going to be a long painful journey for you and maybe for us Indians as well.
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Feb 07, 2015 02:32pm
@BigBoss
Sorry Sir, Kashmir is the only major issue Pakistan is face with, others are its offshoots.
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Feb 07, 2015 02:33pm
@ali Can you guide me who created TTP?
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Feb 07, 2015 02:40pm
@Straight Talk
US doesn't think Afghan Taliban are terrorists, and here I agree with the US. What is the definition of the terrorist? Anyone who is against my interest is terrorist. Anyone who is serving my interest is not a terrorist, may be a loyal militant or a freedom fighter. These people are not involved in terrorist activities and we will not ban these on the basis of the world media trial or wishes of our enemies. They are the proud Pakistani citizens.
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Feb 07, 2015 02:43pm
@tartart "True patriot"......wearing a western, capitalistic cap?
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Feb 07, 2015 03:13pm
@ali
Sorry sir; these are patriot Pakistanis. Their only fault is they are not on available for sale to anyone including US and RAW for terrorist activities, particularly in Baluchistan.
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Feb 07, 2015 03:14pm
We should forget everything and only focus on kashmir
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Feb 07, 2015 03:16pm
@bauke
So, make of dress is the standard for judgement of patriotism by you, sir?
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Feb 07, 2015 04:17pm
@Riaz In that case you should be absolutely fine if India supports Baloch "freedom fighters". After all they will serve India's purpose and are certainly fighting for a cause. Your logic is flawed and is the root cause of the challenges that Pakistan faces today.
However, I am not disheartened by your comment which to my mind doesn't represent what the educated and progressive society in Pakistan thinks. People want to move beyond good and bad terrorists. I would like to see their ilk gain in strength.
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Feb 07, 2015 05:24pm
Why are endians getting nervous. Doesnt mighty endia have somany weapons large army etc etc
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Feb 07, 2015 05:36pm
These are true Mujahideens because they have the guts to speak the truth, and challenge India.
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