Rantissi killing is result of US policies: JI chief

DUBAI - The assassination of Palestinian leader Dr Abdel Aziz Al Rantissi and the present unrest in Palestine has come about due to American policies that aim at ruling the world, said Pakistan's Jamat Islami (JI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed on Sunday.

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Asma Ali Zain

Published: Mon 19 Apr 2004, 12:03 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 1:05 PM

Speaking at a luncheon meeting during his short stay in Dubai, Mr Ahmed, whose party belongs to the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) coalition headed by Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the US has caused problems for the whole world while trying to impose its unwelcome wishes.

Addressing an elite gathering, Mr Ahmed also said that US' advances in Afghanistan and Iraq have made Muslims slaves in the 21st century.

"Likewise, America is pressurising Pakistan to take action against its own people in the Wana operation in the North-Western Frontier Province (NWFP)," he added.

Mr Ahmed urged all the peace-loving people, especially Muslims, to unite on one platform so as to fight terrorism.

Asma Ali Zain

Published: Mon 19 Apr 2004, 12:03 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 1:05 PM

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