Dialogue is the only way out from the terrorism

Lahore: Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that dialogue was the only way out from the terrorism and lawlessness confronting the country and all patriotic forces must unite and stand on one page for the success of the talks.

Addressing the Ulema convention organized by the JUI(S) headed by Maulana Sami ul Haq in the city on Saturday, he said that undoubtedly, by opting for talks process, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had foiled all conspiracies to plunge the country into the mire of lawlessness and chaos. He said the Ulema stood completely united for the success of the talks for the restoration of peace.

Representatives from 32 religious parties including some party heads attended the convention held at a local hotel. Those who addressed included Maulana Samiul Haq, Allama Awais Noorani, Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, Allama Sher Ali, Liaqat Baloch, Prof. Ibrahim Khan and Maulana Yousuf Shah.

The convention announced all out support to the government- Taliban talks and assured every possible help for the talks success.

Syed Munawar Hasan said there should be immediate ceasefire from both the sides. He said that Pakistan had bitter experiences of military operations and instead of repeating those, the path of dialogue must be adopted for peace. He remarked that if democratic system failed, no one would invite dictatorship. Therefore, the same approach would be adopted for peace.

The JI chief said that the American lobby had been dreaming of military operation which would ruin all prospects of peace, and said this lobby had been deeply hurt over Prime Minister’s announcement for talks  while the government and the Taliban had behaved most prudently in a complicated situation.  He urged the nation to lend full support to Maulana Samiul Haq’s  commendable efforts to resolve the issue.

Syed Munawar Hasan said that Pakistan could lead the Muslim Ummah only if was strong and peaceful within, and that was why the anti Islam forces wanted to perpetuate instability and disruption here. The patriotic forces should foil their evil designs through supporting the peace process, he added.