NATO supplies will not restore: Fazlur Rehman

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has asserted that land route for NATO forces will not be restored, saying that rumors regarding any such move are completely baseless.

Speaking to a party-jirga, the JUI-F chief stated that the joint resolution of parliament and recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) have redefined Pakistan’s stance with respect to the US.

He observed, “Any secret deals conducted in the past are now null and void. Any department or ministry cannot bypass these new principles now”.

Fazlur Rehman categorically stated that NATO supplies will not be restored as it is detrimental to the national interest of Pakistan, warning that it could lead to civil war in the country.

He said, “The US is well aware of the economic problems of Pakistan. The country is also facing constitutional crises after Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s conviction and now the US wants to pressurize Pakistan through the Chicago conference. Our leaders should show maturity in dealing with such situations”.

All agreements with the US have become outdated. It is ripe time that the government should make it clear to the US that they had been no more partner of the US in war against terrorism.

Maulana also flayed criticism at the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying that the Awami National Party (ANP) had approved a resolution calling for including FATA in its provincial domain.

He, however, said that this was against the wishes of the people. He pledged to invite tribal elders to discuss the situation further and recommended the provincial government to take them into confidence before taking any major decisions.

He accused that the ANP was working on international agenda to amalgamate the FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In the meantime, Fazlur Rehman condemned the violence in Karachi, saying it seems that the leaders were not serious about dealing with the crisis. In his view, the policies of the government are responsible for chaotic condition in Karachi.

The JUI-F chief also opposed military operation in Karachi, Fata and Balochistan, stating that restoration of peace and tranquility was only possible with unanimous decision of political parties by dialogue.

Short URL: https://www.newspakistan.pk/?p=23219

Posted by Faisal Farooq on May 24 2012. Filed under Latest News, Pakistan, Politics. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.