Pakistani Party Says China-Russia-Iran Must Join Hands To Rein In US

Islamabad, Oct 7, IRNA -- Jamaat-i-Islami chief Syed Munawar Hasan has said that regional powers including China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan should join hands on a one point agenda to check increasing US interference and for its earliest exit from the area. Addressing a gathering in Lahore, he welcomed Army Chief General Kayani's visit to Russia, and Russian Foreign Minister's visit to the country terming these very important and said there was no harm in seeking Moscow's help to oust the US influence in the region. 'The US and NATO have already lost the war in Afghanistan and are licking their wounds in deep frustration. However, the US wants to ensure India's supremacy in the area before withdrawing its forces,' he said. Furthermore, he said that thousands of NATO containers were spread in different parts of the country and that the United States will not withdraw from the region without collecting these items, nor would it hand over arms and other costly items to Pakistani authorities. He stressed that now was the best moment to humble the enemy and make it accept our terms and conditions. He expressed regret Islamabad was wasting this opportunity and has placed the country's solidarity at stake by restoring NATO supply routes. The Jamaat chief added that removing the US influence from the region is also imperative for foiling the anti-Pakistan foreign policy of India./end