FAISALABAD, Dec 12: A protest movement will be launched against the government after Eid which will continue till the release of all the arrested religious leaders and the ouster of the military regime.
This was stated by Jamaat-i-Islami city amir Mehboobuz Zaman while talking to newsmen here on Wednesday.
He alleged that the present rulers had ruined the democratic system just to prolong their rule in the country. He said the country had been facing serious internal and external problems due to wrong decisions of the government. In case the Musharraf government did not change its foreign policy, Pakistan would face a civil war in the near future, he apprehended.
He criticized the statements of the interior minister about action against madaris and religious leaders.
He demanded the rulers to release all the office-bearers and representatives of religious bodies otherwise the angry masses would kick them out from the corridor of power.
The JI leader also demanded the government to hold fresh general elections in the country and hand over the power to an elected government.
DACOITS KILL BOY: Robbers killed a boy and injured another and made off with cash, three cars, a motorcycle and valuables in eight strikes during the last 24 hours.
Some armed men shot dead Afzal on resistance in an abortive dacoity bid in Gulberg.
Three highwaymen injured Jawed Sultan in Samundari and fled after snatching thousands of rupees in cash from him. The injured was taken to hospital.
Dacoits forced their entry into the house of Rafique in Chak 477-GB and made off with Rs1.8 million in cash, gold ornaments worth Rs200,000, electric appliances and a car.
Two masked bandits entered the house of Dr. Sanaullah in the Factory Area and fled after looting Rs200,000 in cash and gold ornaments.
Highwaymen snatched gold ornaments from one Zubaida Bibi in the area of Saddar police.
Two armed men kidnapped a trader, Sajid, along with his car from the People’s Colony. Later, they threw the trader on the Faisalabad-Satiana Road and drove away with the car.
Fesco lineman Shaukat Ali was deprived of his motorcycle by robbers in Samhara village.
Three masked highwaymen snatched a car from Shahid Ali in Chak Jhumra.
Seven villagers were robbed of valuables by some bandits in Chak 61-JB, Khurianwala.