ASWJ announces support to ex-PM Abbasi for July 25 elections

[hussain.r97]

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad chapter of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) has announced to support former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the general elections, scheduled for July 25.

Abbasi is contesting for a National Assembly seat for Islamabad against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan.

The decision was made after the former premier visited the Islamabad office of the extremist sectarian group, formerly known as Sipah-e-Sahaba on July 10 and requested the party to support him in the elections.

The ASWJ leaders had told Abbasi that they would consider his request and consult their higher leadership on the matter. On Monday, ASWJ Islamabad announced its electoral support to Abbsi in NA-53 constituency.

“Yes, we have announced our support for Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. He had sought our support and visited us on July 10 and again today,” an ASWJ spokesperson told The Express Tribune. The spokesperson said the former prime minister had assured them of working for legislation on the issue of ‘Namoos-e-Sahaba’ (sanctity and honour of the companions of the Prophet PBUH).

The party, however, clarified that the support was only for Abbasi and limited to NA-53 constituency only. “It doesn’t mean we would support them on other seats in Islamabad or elsewhere too,” the spokesperson added.

Last month, the government had ordered to unfreeze assets of Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi and removed a ban on his ASWJ movement. A notification by the National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) was issued on June 276 on the recommendations of the Punjab home department in this regard.

Despite the ban being lifted, many of its leaders are contesting the elections either as independent candidates or under the banner of other parties.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1760513...-25-elections/

 

[Loralai]

Very disturbing to see extremists like ASWJ openly supporting PML(N) and being involved in the political process. These people need to be locked up and ASWJ needs to be banned.

Any political party associating with extremists needs to be scrutinised. We need to ban extremists from involving themselves in the electoral procedure like this. Also, any candidate from any party that chooses to meet with them should not be allowed to run in the elections. We need to learn to say no to extremism.

Pakistan will never move forward as long as these monsters are allowed to operate with freedom.

 

[Slog]

Very disturbing to see extremists like ASWJ openly supporting PML(N) and being involved in the political process. These people need to be locked up and ASWJ needs to be banned.

Any political party associating with extremists needs to be scrutinised. We need to ban extremists from involving themselves in the electoral procedure like this. Also, any candidate from any party that chooses to meet with them should not be allowed to run in the elections. We need to learn to say no to extremism.

Pakistan will never move forward as long as these monsters are allowed to operate with freedom.

Senior PML-N figures have campaigned with ASWJ and vice Versa for years so I don't get your surprise

 

[Loralai]

Senior PML-N figures have campaigned with ASWJ and vice Versa for years so I don't get your surprise

My message did not express surprise, but communicated my disgust at this situation. It is an open fact that all major parties are in bed with terrorists.

I hope that you and other posters share my beliefs and are willing to condemn any party that is willing to openly fraternise with terrorists (be it PPP, PTI or PMLN). Strict action should be taken against any party that has support from extremists.