JUI-F announces shutter down strike in Quetta

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema Islam-F (JUI-F) Central General Secretary Maulana Ghafoor Haideri has announced a shutter down strike in Quetta on Friday against the bomb attack on party leader Hafiz Hamdullah and his colleagues in Mastung district on Thursday

Haideri appealed to the business community of Quetta to join this peaceful protest against the heinous act.

The incident had seen a harrowing attack on Hafiz Hamdullah and his convoy in Mastung. Both Hafiz Hamdullah and his companion emerged unscathed.

He said that JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has seen three attacks on his life in the past, and they party has lost several scholars to acts of violence.

He said that the party had witnessed the sacrifice of numerous scholars and workers, with more than 80 individuals martyred in Bajaur alone. Nevertheless, he said, the JUI-F has consistently stood unwavering in its stance against injustice.

The JUI-F has been known for its resilience, often facing adversaries head-on, Haideri said adding that their strength lies not only in their ideology but also in their ability to protect those under their care.

“We have consistently confronted formidable foes, including those who brought the PTI chairman to power.”

Haideri emphasized that the party is not backing down from its principles or its resolve. He said that they were prepared to face any challenge, be it based on their ideology or their determination to protect the state.

JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah injured in Mastung blast

He also addressed the issue of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), stating that Pakistan has not fully benefited from this project, and international forces were seeking to spread chaos within the country.

Meanwhile, the Awami National Party has announced support for the shutter down strike call given by the JUI-F in Quetta following the tragic Mastung incident.

ANP Provincial President Asghar Khan Achakzai, who arrived in Quetta from Islamabad, expressed his anguish over the Mastung incident.

He said that the ANP stands in solidarity with JUI-F and shared their grief over the unfortunate event.

Achakzai described the JUI-F as a peaceful religious organization saying the ANP and the JUI-F engage in dialogue for peace.

He said that notable figures, including Maulana Fazlur Rahman and Asfand Yar Wali have condemned the incident and expressed sorrow.

“We are peaceful political parties and will respond in a peaceful manner,” Achakzai said.

He said that investigating such incidents is the responsibility of state institutions and uncover the truth behind the incident.

He said that they carry the coffins of their leaders every day but their workers never resort to violence.

 

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