Altaf says war on terror 'must' for Pakistan's survival.Byline: ANI London, Jan. 4 (ANI): Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has said that the war on terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism is must for Pakistan's survival. "Pakistan will have to continue fighting against terrorism for its survival," Hussain was quoted by The News, as saying. During a meeting in MQM international secretariat in London, he urged all the members of Parliament, political and religious leaders including MQM's chief political figures to maintain unity and extend mutual cooperation for one another in Pakistan's interest. Hussain also expressed his concern over Pakistan's image distortion due to growing terrorist activities that made terror war even more indispensable. "Pakistan must continue its war on terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act to assure sophisticated world its seriousness to vanish fanatic terrorism from state" he said. Hussain also raised concern over the acute energy, gas and water shortage in the nation, "People have substantially been affected and suffered largely by the continuous deterioration of basic needs in Pakistan." (ANI) Copyright 2008 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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