Sit-ins over Parachinar killings spread to other Sindh cities
The Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) leader emphasizes there’s no Shia-Sunni conflict in Kurram, and that the issue of humanitars is not about sectarianism. The local administration faces criticism for its handling of a sensitive situation involving alleged land disputes rather than terrorist activities:
- “We do not consider this (Parachinar) as a sectarian issue,” he highlighted in an interview, underscoring the national nature of solidarity amidst regional protests. *
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah criticized for downplaying Parachinar crisis: No Shia-Sunni conflict – The MWM leader addressed concerns about land disputes being wrongfully labeled as sectarian, pointing out the government’s mismanagement in response to a humanitarian issue. He expressed that both federal and KP governments are accountable for not taking appropriate actions against terrorism:
- In an interview with Dawn News Agency (Dawn), Allama Hasan Zafar Naqvi urges continuous protest until the Parachinar sit-in concludes, criticizing local officials while praising MWM’s peaceful approach and advocating for national solidarity. The federal government is accused of failing to protect citizens despite having established authority in Islamabad:
- “The chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the local administration are well aware,” he alleged, implying a connection between ruling parties but noting that MWM remains loyal. Naqvi’s remarks reflect frustration with perceived government ineptitude:
- “The Sindh Chief Minister is creating division among nation by saying this (Parachinar) issue was local,” he said of Murad Ali Shah, criticizing regional leaders for downplaying a national crisis as being solely about land disputes. The MWM leader questions the timing and effectiveness of federal counter-terrorism efforts outside Parachinar while commending their competence in Islamabad:
- “The Sindh CM is creating division among nation by terming (Parachin) a local one,” he said, indicating that despite being an ally to Imran Khan’s PTI party. The MWM and other parties have been vocal about the need for federal intervention in terrorism eradication operations beyond Parachinar without singling out sectarian conflict as their cause:
- DIG-Traffic Ahmed Nawaz Cheema mentioned alternative routes to mitigate traffic jams, emphasizing responsibilities on government action rather than public disruption. The MWM leader accuses the KP chief minister of incompetence and demands urgent federal intervention against terrorism without airstrikes while simultaneously denouncing his criticism for misrepresenting solidarity:
- “The Sindh Chief Minister is creating division among nation by terming (Parachinar) as local,” he criticized Murad Ali Shah. The MWM seeks the end of Parachinar sit-ins, highlighting its national importance and condemns divisive regional labels while promoting unity across all fronts:
- “The federal government has established its writ in Islamabad but could not open roads here (Parachinar),” he criticized for their lackluster response to terrorism amidst protests. The MWM leader questions the timing of airstrikes and demands decisive actions against terrorists, calling upon the PTI-led federal government without directly blaming any specific party:
- Published in Dawn on December 28th, 2024
