AhlulBayt News Agency

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9 July 2012

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Pakistani lawmaker calls for fair policy on Bahrain

A Pakistani lawmaker on Tuesday urged western states to adopt fair approach on Bahrain and give up the policy of double standards.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Senator Col (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) said that the issue of Bahrain must be resolved according to the wishes of Bahraini people.

He added that Bahrain has a unique position in the world where ‘you can openly see the dual standards policy of western powers.’

“They have different standards for Tunis, Libya, Egypt and Yemen, but when it comes to Bahrain they have their own way of dealing the issue,” said the political leader.

He said that unfortunately Arab states, European Union and America are towing the same line on international issues.

“Justice must prevail in Bahrain and the majority must be given the right to rule,” the Senator added. “Their right should be accepted,” he further said.

The parliamentarian was of the opinion that under a game plan people of Bahrain are being pressurized. Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi said that some Arab countries are trying to take the advantage of the situation of Bahrain.

The lawmaker said Saudi Arabia wants to dominate the Muslim world. “Bahrain is an independent country and their government should act according to the wishes of Bahrain people,” the politician added. “Injustice must come to an end in Bahrain,” he viewed.

The member of Senate said that Islamic awakening has been spreading to other Arab states like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. He said that whole Islamic world should follow the example of Iran.

He held Saudi Arabia responsible for creating unrest in Muslim world by supporting sectarian elements. “They want to impose their own version of Islam,” said Mashhadi.

The lawmaker expressing his views said Iran is a peace loving nation. He said that Muslims have to shun their differences for the stability of Ummah.

The parliamentarian opined that Muslim countries should learn from the development of Iran.

Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi giving his views over the situation of Syria said that so called world powers are not handling the issue in a proper way.

He said that there should be a political will for restoring peace in Syria. “Dialogue is the best possible way to solve issues,” the politician added.

The MQM leader said that Iran being an important country of the world should be taken on board to find a peaceful solution of Syria.

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