Pak defends presence of Hafiz Saeed at rally

AT THE EVENT, SAEED ACCUSED THE JEWISH AND HINDU LEADERSHIP OF DESTROYING WORLD PEACE, CALLED FOR MUSLIM COUNTRIES TO SEND IN ARMIES IF USA MOVES ITS EMBASSY.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has def ended Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s participation in a pro-Palestine rally, saying the JuD chief’s UN proscription does not place any restrictions on his freedom of expression.

Sae ed and Palestinian envoy to Pakistan Walid Abu Ali participated in a rally in Rawalpindi on Saturday. ndia took strong exception to Ali sharing the stage with Saeed and issued a strong demarche to Palestine, which conveyed “deep regrets” and decided to recall the ambassador.

Pakistan’s foreign office said the country’s steadfast support for Palestine was well known and several rallies were held since the US announced it would re cog ni se Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

“This public rally was attended by thousands of people from all walks of life. More than 50 speakers addressed the rally, including Hafiz Saeed. Contrary to the impression being created, UN proscription does not place any restrictions on the freedom of expression,” the statement said.

“The people and Government of Pakistan respect the Palestinian Ambassador’s active participation in events organised to express solidarity with the people of Palestine,” it said. AGENCIES