Altaf calls for observing strike peacefully

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain has appealed to all religious parties which have given a call for strike and protests demonstrations on Friday to make sure that no harm is done to places of worships, properties and lives of people belonging to any schools of thoughts.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Altaf Hussain said the tragedy that occurred in Rawalpindi is a part of the plot to destabilize Pakistan and destroy the unity of Muslims Ummah.

"To carry out peaceful protests is the democratic right of all political and religious parties. We should use prudence and wisdom in making decisions. We should demonstrate exemplary unity and foil the plot of people who want to create divisions among Muslims."

He said that enemies of Pakistan and Islam have been trying to kindle the fire of sectarian strife in the country. He said that scholars of all schools of thoughts, mashaiks and zakareens would have to play positive roles to foil this plot.

"We should respect each others beliefs and show unity and protect each others lives, mosques, Imambargahs and properties" said he.