LAHORE, January 01: President Muttahida Majlise Amal and ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Qazi Hussain has said that the solution to problems encountering Pakistan does not lie in the delay of election but resignation of Pervez Musharraf.

He was talking to Indian TV channel Zee News here on Tuesday. Qazi Hussain Ahmad said interim government is comprised of masters of rigging in elections. The entire drama is being staged to protect the unconstitutional rule of Pervez Musharraf. "I resigned from the parliament due to policies of General Pervez Musharraf so there is no point to enter into sham elections under his rule once again," he told the Zee reporter in reply to a query about boycotting elections.

He held the Washington and his lackeys responsible for the mess in Pakistan saying both the countries (India/Pakistan) can live in peace after the resolution of Kashmir issue. "This will benefit them a lot."

The Jamaat ameer maintained that the APDM has in principle decided that without the restoration of judiciary prior to November 3 position, formation of an independent election commission in consultation with opposition parties, no transparent elections could be held in the country. The interim government was formed without consulting any political party in the country; therefore, we do not expect any free and fair elections under it.

To a question about Kashmir problem, Qazi Hussain Ahmad said its resolution will usher in an era of prosperity and peace for both the countries. New Delhi will get access to markets in Central Asia and Russia. This will rid them from the evil designs of big powers. He said according to division plan of united Sub-Continent and due to Muslim majority area, Kashmir is part of Pakistan. "The people of Kashmir should be given their right to self determination under the UN resolutions."

He was of the view that an email message of late Benazir Bhutto to Mark Siegel is an FIR against Pervez Musharraf who did not provide her adequate security after life threats. He did not concede to the demand of international investigation of the Benazir's assassination saying that the frequent U-turn of the government statement vis-à-vis about the killing of former prime minister are casting doubts. (#)


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