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So whats the point of this thread? @WishLivePak
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So whats the point of this thread? @WishLivePak
20 January, 2015 / 28 Rabi-ul-Awwal, 143
Federal minister accuses Saudi govt of destabilising Muslim world
Dawn.com | Mateen Haider
Updated about 4 hours ago
Federal Minister for Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC) Riaz Hussain Pirzada. — Photo courtesy: unesco.org.pk
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC) Riaz Hussain Pirzada has accused the Saudi government of creating instability across the Muslim world, including Pakistan, through distribution of money for promoting its ideology.
Addressing a two-day 'Ideas Conclave' organised by the "Jinnah Institute" think tank in Islamabad, the federal minister said 'the time has come to stop the influx of Saudi money into Pakistan'.
Read: Saudi Arabia loaned Pakistan $1.5bn to shore up economy
He also blasted his own government for approving military courts in the presence of an 'independent and vibrant judiciary' and said that military courts reflect 'weak and coward leadership'.
"Such cowardly leadership has no right to stay in power," Pirzada added.
In her opening remarks, Chairperson of Jinnah Institute Sherry Rehman said that the two-day conference would deliberate upon new ideas needed for a progressive and better Pakistan.
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Shafqat Mehmood said the government has failed to address the problems being faced by the common man.
Also read: Parliament passes 21st Constitutional Amendment, Army Act Amendment
Awami National Party (ANP) leader Afrasiab Khan Khattak expressed regret over military courts and said their establishment 'has eroded democracy'. He called upon democratic elements to play their role in reversing the 21st constitutional amendment.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar supported military courts and said there was no other option to deal with terrorists.
The Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir while addressing the conference, said that for an elected government to deliver, they need at least a modicum of security that their leadership will exist tomorrow.
He said that lawmakers have little incentive to read legislation. They are judged by their constituents on how much patronage they can deliver.
"We are answerable to the people. No general would stand up here and take your criticism," said Dastgir.
He further added that there is no excuse for not holding local body elections.
You got the point?
Qadri is banned in Saudi. He can never go to Saudi even if he wants to or wishes too.
Qadri, Imran, Nawaz, Altaf, Diesel etc all playing games with nation while thousands of our countrymen are being slaughtered by cavemen. And then people wonder why I am not a fan of this so called "democracy"? We need a Stalin like purge.
How is Dr. Qadri playing games with the nation? He protests against injustices and comments on current affairs. 99% of what is said in criticism of him is worthless slander uncritically regurgitated by hateful people who have mentally never grown out of early adolescence.