Pakistan Religious Leader Calls For End To Foreign Interference In Syria

Islamabad, Dec 26, IRNA -- Member of Pakistan’s main religious party on Tuesday said that foreign interference in Syria must be stopped, adding that dialogue among opposition groups and the government is the only solution for the Syrian crisis. Talking to IRNA, Farid Ahmad Paracha Deputy Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami said that US and its allies are aggravating the situation in Syria. He expressed deep concern over the loss of precious human lives in the Arab state. He called upon Muslim countries to come forward and play their role in restoring peace in Syria. Jamaat-e-Islami leader went on to say that US is happy over the situation in Syria. “They want to destabilize Muslim countries,” he pointed out. Farid Ahmad Paracha expressing his views said that the time is running out to bring peace in Syria. He strongly believed that the Iranian suggestion of dialogue among Syrian groups is the only solution for peace in the country. He added that atmosphere of trust must be built for the fruitful dialogue. Religious leader was of the view that foreign interference in Syria must be stopped immediately. He accused US for aggravating the Syrian crisis. Farid Ahmad Paracha said that Iran is a major Islamic country and can play a vital role to solve the crisis in Syria. Jamaat-e-Islami leader to a question said that no doubt about that the US has failed to accomplish its evil designs in Syria. The religious leader said that United Nations (UN) can also help in resolving the Syria crisis but deployments of troops in the Arab state would be a disastrous decision. Religious leader said that to see Muslims fighting with each other is the favorite hobby of Americans. Syria has been experiencing unrest since March 2011 with organized attacks by well-armed gangs against the Syrian police forces and the border guards being reported across the country. Thousands of people, including members of the security forces, have been killed, when some protest rallies turned into armed clashes. The government blames outlaws, saboteurs, and armed terrorist groups for the deaths, stressing that the unrest is being orchestrated from abroad./end