Columnist Praises Iran’s Strong Stance Against US Policies

Islamabad, July 22, IRNA – A Pakistani columnist on Saturay said that Islamic Republic of Iran has always taken a strong position against the American hegemony in the world. Talking to IRNA Ayesha Masood Malik praised the role of Iran for brining unity in Muslim Ummah. Recalling her experience of participating in the international conference on Women and Islamic Awakening in Tehran, she said the arrangements were very good and the whole event was well organized. She said that the purpose of her visit was to share her ideas with the women of Islamic world. “I was impressed by the way Iranians have conducted the event,” Ayesha Masood Malik. She thanked for the hospitality of the Iranian people. The columnist said that the conference had provided her an opportunity to share experience with the women of 80 countries. “We have to move forward from what we have achieved in the conference,” she viewed. Some 1,500 Muslim women from around the world attended the two-day event which was a platform for them to express their views freely and without fear of retribution. Praising the role of Iranian women Ayesha Masood Malik said that woman of Iran is confident and is playing an active role in the society. She noted that Iranian woman is performing her duties in all walks of life. “We went to Qum, Mashhad and Isfahan and saw Iranian women playing active role in Iran,” said the columnist. She said that it is because of the Islamic Revolution that Iranian woman is actively participating in the society. Expressing her views Ayesha Masood Malik said that Iran is a strong country and has been playing vital role for bringing unity in Muslim Ummah. “We the Muslims have to shun our differences and unite for the prosperity of Muslim world,” the columnist viewed. She was of the opinion that presence of US forces in Afghanistan is the real challenge for this region. Ayesha Masood Malik admired the simplicity in the lifestyles of Iranian leaders. “Life style of the Iranian leadership is inspiring for other countries and they are setting good examples for the people around the world,” said the journalist. The analyst said that Islamic Republic of Iran has taken a strong stance against the American hegemony in the world. She said that Iran has always voiced against US led drone strikes and aggression against Muslims. Ayesha Masood Malik is a renowned columnist. Her columns regularly appear in major newspapers./end