Maulana Fazalur Rehman vows to fully participate in general elections

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said that the nation's attention is presently on February 8, adding that his party will fully participate in the general elections.

Addressing a press conference on Thursday, he said that two provinces were in the grip of unrest. "The authorities should provide us with peace along with the elections," he demanded.

Maulana Fazalur Rehman said that all candidates should be given an equal opportunity. He also stressed the need for resolving the problems with neighbouring countries through dialogues. "We believe in mutual respect with Afghanistan. India should also shun its stubbornness. The Kashmir dispute should be resolved as per resolutions of the UN Security Council," he added.

He said that Israel is unleashing atrocities in Palestine. "The killing of women and children is a war crime," he stated.