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.