Munawar slams Islamabad blast, demands review of policy
LAHORE, Sept 20: Jamaat-e-Islami acting ameer Syed Munawar Hasan has
strongly condemned the blast in Islamabad hotel and said foreign hand in the
blast could not be ruled out.
In a statement issued by JI Media Cell, he said enemies of the country
want to destroy our economy and law and order. He demanded the rulers to
immediately review the policy regarding military operation in tribal areas by
convening an all parties' conference which should also evolve comprehensive
strategy to counter all threats to national security.
Munawar said those who targeted innocent civilians in the holy month of
Ramadan were enemies of Islam and humanity. He sympathized with the bereaved
families and prayed for the victims. He demanded strict punishments for the
culprits. He also directed Al-khidmat Foundation workers to participate in
relief operations and provide blood donations for the wounded.
