Siraj urges rulers to win hearts and minds of Baloch
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QUETTA: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Amir, Siraj ul Haq has urged upon rulers to win hearts and minds of people of Balochistan to pave the way for an amicable solution of issues relating to the troubled province.
He on Saturday called on Chief Minister Balochistan, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch, Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti, Dr Jehanzaib Jamaldini and other leaders and discussed prevailing political situation.
Speaking to reporters, Haq underlined the need for negotiated settlement of issues pertaining to Balochistan. “Instead of pushing people against the wall, they must be embraced,” he said.
The JI chief stated that if Balochs were given rights and respect in the country, they would have never gone abroad. He said use of force had not produced any results in Balochistan rather it has further deteriorated the situation.
“One way or the other, force is still being used in Balochistan,” Siraj ul Haq mentioned. He said political workers were still missing and mutilated dead bodies being found in the province. He demanded an immediate recovery of all missing persons in the province.
“Balochs need healing touch,” he said, adding that rulers must change their mind and win hearts and minds of people of Balochistan to sort out issues through table talks.
The JI amir reiterated that federal government and PTI Chairman Imran Khan had to solve the issues through dialogue. He said he had made tireless efforts to avoid political crisis and strengthen democratic institutions in the country.
Siraj ul Haq thus repeated that politics has now become the job of rich people as influential people in the country were in politics. “Poor cannot do politics since it is a money game,” he said.
The Jamaat chief vowed that his party would continue its struggle for enforcement of Sharia (Islamic System) and giving rights to the deprived class of society.
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Nov 01, 2014 10:21pm
One brother is in Sweden supplying arms to rebels, and other brother wants to negotiate. All the Baluch leaders first stop instigating the Blachis to disrupt the gas and electricity, and aslo stop killing the labourores, and teachers from other provinces.
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Nov 01, 2014 10:29pm
Amir Siraj worried for Baluchistan. Imran Khan worried for PK. Altaf Hussain worried for Karachi. Then we have scores of groups, parties, Tehreeks, Jamaats, Qabilas, Firqas, Sects, dividing Pakistanis into pieces and this will not stop until there is an all out civil war when all warring faction will no longer be alive and possibly the country will be taken over by another nation. An appeal to all Pakistanis "Either you unite or be perished. There is no other alternative".
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Nov 01, 2014 10:59pm
Since the Dharna's negotiation process, Mr. Seraj is coming up as a good , sober leader. good luck for his efforts.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:10pm
Speaks of the sad state of affairs in Pakistan when mainline political parties, bureaucrats, government officials, and other leaders cannot resolve their difference for the good of the nation and have to demand on a religious right party to be the arbiter, judge, jury, and messiah.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:24pm
Baloch masses have always rejected the religious fanatics in the province and will continue to do so. Sir it's a way too fishy that you developed a need to call all the the parties in Balochistan and talk about Baloch right. Where were you when our politicians were brutally killed, our brothers were abducted and tortured?
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Nov 01, 2014 11:25pm
Win or lose the hearts of the masses does not count, Nawaz Sharif feels good about himself and That's what is important.
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Nov 01, 2014 11:35pm
Siraj ul Haq is a confused man,doing a lot of damage to JI. One minute he is criticizing the corrupt system and jageerdars but next minute he is trying the save the same system..!
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Nov 01, 2014 11:38pm
The emphasis on development there has to be a top priority and in this there should be no [politics involved.
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Nov 02, 2014 12:22am
Siraj ul Haq simply doesnt get it. He keeps talking strengthening the democratic process and dialogue with the 'government', while at the same acknowledging that the elections were rigged. Lets start the democratic process by making sure that the 'government' in power is the elected by the people and not one that came to power illegally by vote rigging.
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Nov 02, 2014 12:23am
Interestingly they (PML nawaz , PPP, JI, PTI) all preach peace "under Pak constitution" for Baloch problem ( Baloch Freedom), BUT they all don't say that to handful of Kashmiri separatists to find peace "under Indian Constitution". "Why double game by Pak leaders always on every policy ?" It does not matter if it is Islamic terrorism, support and patronage to Alqaeda or MFN status to India or criminal proceedings against Lashkar a Toiba etc , every where they say some thing but do another in reality?"
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Nov 02, 2014 12:34am
This is the only solution available to sort out Ballochistan problem. Ballochees need education, jobs and some role in national government.
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Nov 02, 2014 01:08am
My Dear Siraj-ul-Haq
With due respect your politics is also exposed by your dear friend and partner IK. On one hand you please IK and on the other hand you please NS and get maximum political benefit to show yourself as mediator and take this opportunity to launch your jalsa siasat. Otherwise you are also a symbol of status co and dual faces. Do you or people forget that you were part of Zia-ul-Haq Govt. as well as Pervaiz Musharaf Govt. You rule KPK for 5 years and again ruler for last 18 months. What did you deliver in your province. Please note that all TTP is created, traine and nurtured in KPK under your good governance period. I feel shame to admit you fool all of us again and again and our media is 200% with you in fooling the common man.
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Nov 02, 2014 01:10am
Very well said. They need respect, rights and sense of ownership.
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Nov 02, 2014 01:30am
In 1971, Jamaat-e-Islami urged East Pakistanis (Bengalis) to win hearts and minds of the rulers !
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Nov 02, 2014 01:40am
No comments?
Siraj has been doing lots of urging of late, to no avail it seems. JI is a minuscule entity.
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Nov 02, 2014 01:49am
Baluchistan must be offered greater autonomy lest it ends up the 'East Pakistan' way. We should focus more on Baluchistan and FATA than on Kashmir. Otherwise there is the real danger of national disintegration.
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Nov 02, 2014 03:49am
All efforts to win Baloch hearts and minds have made since Independence and have failed miserably. Musharraf method is the only option left now.
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Nov 02, 2014 04:05am
Pakistanis should learn a lesson from the sate of affaires in Iraq and Syria.Be kind and just with each other.Stay united and progress.
Start ethnic and sectarian fights and the entire country(Punjabis,Sindhis,Pathans,Baluchis,Mohajirs,Shias,Sunnis Barelvis, etc) will repent for the next hundred years.
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Nov 02, 2014 04:13am
A good politician, simple and honest man
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Nov 02, 2014 05:29am
Sirajul Haq and Talal Bugti are sincere in their appeal. There is a need for self-exiled Baloch sardars in Europe and the government to end stalemate and resolve the issues through dialogue. Blowing up unguarded electric transmission towers or gas pipelines in sparsely populated arid deserts or random attacks on patrolling security personnel can keep the Baloch militants in the news but will achieve nothing. They should talk to friends in Pakistan instead of looking towards people thousands of miles away. How effective was their active army involvement in this region for the last four decades in resolving issues?
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Nov 02, 2014 05:53am
Jamaat-e-islami also advocated dialogue with Talibans, it did not work. What exactly Balochies want ? Balochistan has diversified ethnic groups, Pukhtunes, Punjabis, Sindhis . Especially Pukhtunes inhabit good part of Balochistan.Punjabis have been living there for generations , recently they have been targeted by Baloch insurgents. India has been encouraging insurgency , Baloch leaders in exile are being supported by India, financially and arms. How can you negotiate with them ?
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Nov 02, 2014 06:00am
I would like to remind the Jamat-e-Islami chief that we the Baluch do not recognise any ruler. WE prefer to rule ourselves.
He should advise his rulers to abandon Baluchistan, because that will be in their best interest.
America tried Vietnam, Soviets tried Afghanistan and Pakistan of 1947-71 tried East Bengal and they all ended in dust.
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Nov 02, 2014 06:13am
Why didn't you put IK in his place?
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Nov 02, 2014 07:03am
JI is without Maulana Muadidie.
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Nov 02, 2014 08:02am
O' Mr. Siraj ! you talk sense, but again, JI shouldn't be the one to talk about Balochistan. The way you are doing politics is not commendable; blaming PTI for spouting nonsense, asking them to end sit-ins,instigating plots against IDP's with Molvi diesel, speaking against the Palestinian oppression but not patronizing with minorities of Pakistan and on the other hand acting as an arbitrator, what games are you playing? Balochistan is indeed a crucial issue where our focus should be and it's better for Federal Govt to take step and ensure Balochi rights are honored.
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Nov 02, 2014 08:42am
In sixty years jamaat e islami failed to win the hearts of karachites.This party always comes into limelight when there is political crisis and always plays the role of broker and in return takes favors. They have not contributed anything constructive so far. I fear their leaders may not face the same fate as that of BD jamaat leaders who were also acting as brokers between pakistan army and BD political parties(minus awami league)History is like double edged sword.dont play with history sirajul haque
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Nov 02, 2014 08:45am
Its obvious that the move by new chief of JI is a new initiative by the conservative party to develop solid relationships with all political parties across the map. Its always good to see people binding in relation with one another even on a single-point agenda rather than developing differences on pity issues. Good work Sir!
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Nov 02, 2014 09:00am
Pakistan is more concerned about Kashmir
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Nov 02, 2014 09:00am
Why is this man getting the press in Pakistan? For one this party never wanted Pakistan to be created and two they were a big part of the radicalism in Pakistan! They belong in the dumps!
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Nov 02, 2014 09:33am
All Statements are based on political gains . Stop royality money and see how sincere are these people.
Getting richer and richer day by day these Sardars. Poor people are suffering . Musharraf did the right thing. No one is more powerful than the Governament in power .
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Nov 02, 2014 10:26am
In our country nothing is based on truth and justice... there are drastic changes needed to be made on national level ...Are we willing to sacrifice. No ..I don't think so. The population based politics have failed. no provinces are willing to take the supremacy of the larger one... if we want to survive, we have to have equal say so in the matter of governance./government.. Pals.. look at the history, we lost half our our country... we will loose more if we don't wise up...To win the hearts and mind justice must prevail, oligarchy must go, feudalism must go, wadaras must go, sardars must go and above all Nawaz must go...
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Nov 02, 2014 02:38pm
Wouldn't it be nice if Siraj had asked the rulers to be leader and instead of ruling start serving their pay masters (the citizens of Pakistan). What does it say about out of touch political class?
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