Report:Sabir Karbalai
Palestine Foundation (PLF) of Pakistan chalked out several programmes to express solidarity with oppressed Palestinians during the
holy month of Ramzan al Mubarak.
International Palestine Solidarity Conference 2012 was organized on July 29 in Islamabad and on July 31 in Karachi. Palestine Foundation invited following leaders from foreign countries to address these Conferences:
1. Dr. Shaikh ul Islam MP, Iran & Incharge Intifada Palestine Conference Iran.
2. Dr. Mahmoud al Zahar Foreign minister Palestine and a leader of Hamas.
3. Dr. Khizar Habib Central leader of Islamic Jihad Palestine.
4. Dr. Ahmed al Modallal Central leader of Islamic Jihad Palestine
.5. Dr. Ahmad Malli Incharge, Political Bureau, Hezbollah Lebanon.
6. Dr. Haidar Dekmak Incharge Al Quds Association, Lebanon. Unfortunately, the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad could not attend the Conferences because they were not issued visas. The leaders from Iran and Hezbollah Lebanon, however, attended the programmes.
July 29, 2012 Arrival:
The respected guests from Iran and Lebanon were accorded warm welcome at Islamabad Airport. After that they were sent to hotel.
International Palestine Solidarity Conference Islamabad-2012
Palestine Foundation organized international Palestine conference on “Palestine is a country of Palestinians” in Islamabad on July 29. Following guests participated in the conference:
1. Dr. Shaikh ul Islam MP, Iran & Incharge Intifada Palestine Conference Iran.
2. Dr. Ahmad Malli Incharge, Political Bureau, Hezbollah Lebanon.
3. Dr. Haidar Dekmak Incharge Al Quds Association, Lebanon.
4. Shaikh Rashid Ahmed ex-federal minister, chief of Awami Muslim League.
5. Allama Nasir Abbas Jafri Secretary General Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen
.6. Allama Qazi A Noorani Leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan and PLF.
7. Agha Murtaza Pooya Leader of Pakistan Awami Tehrik.
8. Allama Amin Shaheedi Leader of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen.
9. J Salik Head of Minority Forum.
10. Sabir Karbalai Central spokesman, Palestine Foundation Pakistan.
A large number of officials and members of Pakistan’s political and religious parties including Awami National Party, JUP, JUI-F, ISO, Imamia Organisation, Insaf Students Federation, Muslim Students Federation, and human rights activists attended the Conference.
A meeting with Ulema and Notables
Ulema and notables of Islamabad hosted a special sitting with the foreign guests namely Mr. Hussain Shaikh ul Islam, Mr. Ahmad Malli and Mr. Haidar Dekmak and the PLF’s Sabir Karbalai. Following eminent persons attended the sitting:
1. Allama Nasir Abbas Jafri Secretary General Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen.
2. Allama Amin Shaheedi Deputy Secretary General, MWM.
3. Maulana Iftikhar Naqvi Known religious scholar
4. Agha Murtaza Pooya Leader of Pakistan Awami Tehrik
5. Dr. Abid Rauf Leader of Jamiat UIema-e-Islam (F)
6. Colonel (Rtd.) Nadir Baig
July 30, 2012
Hezbollah’s officials Dr. Ahmad Malli and Dr. Haidar Dekmak arrived at Karachi A meeting with several organisations: An Iftar dinner was hosted in honour of these guests by Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, Imamia Students Organisation, Imamia Organisation and several other organisations at the office of MWM. Speaking at the meeting, Dr Haidar Dekmak said that more work is needed to be done for al Quds. He said that liberation of al Quds is more important for us because this is the place from where Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.) went to ascension to heaven. Dr. Ahmad Malli, conveyed the message of Hezbollah secretary general Syed Hassan Nasarullah saying that Hezbollah loves Pakistan very much. He said that martyr Secretary General Abbas Mousawi visited up to Kashmir when he came on a Pakistan visit. To a question, he said that Hezbollah will not leave Syria alone and extend all out support to Syria. Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen’s official presented a memorial shield to Hezbollah officials. Participants of the meeting raised slogans in support of Hezbollah.
July 31, 2012
Hezbollah’s meeting with PPP leader Taj Haider:Dr. Ahmad Malli-led delegation of Hezbollah called on PPP Sindh chapter general secretary Taj Haider at the office of the latter. Dr. Haider Dekmak and Sabir Karbalai were also present. Talking to them, Taj Haider said that imperialist powers were usurping the rights of people everywhere in the world. But, human rights organisations have been silent against them. He said that Hezbollah proved in 2000 and 2006 by defeating Israel that power of faith in Allah is more powerful than all powers. He said Hezbollah is a political force and reality that cannot be ignored. He assured support to Hezbollah on all forums and on all occasions. Dr. Ahmad Malli thanked Taj Haider and informed him that Hezbollah is more powerful as compared to past. That is why, U.S. and Israel are scared of Hezbollah. He said Hezbollah had adopted a principled stand and its principled stance includes freedom of Palestine. He said we are peace loving people but if an enemy imposes war on us we know how to give a tit for tat response. He said God willing the al Quds control would be in the hands of Muslims and there would be no Israel on the earth.
Speech to people at mosque:
Thousands of people accorded warm welcome raising slogans in favour of Hezbollah when Dr. Ahmad Malli and Dr Haidar Dekmak arrived to address people at a mosque after Zohr prayers in Sadat Colony Federal B Area Karachi. Dr. Ahmad Malli conveyed Syed Hassan Nasarullah’s salaam to them and informed them that Hezbollah was celebrating 6th anniversary of 33 days war of 2006. He said that Hezbollah’s relation with Pakistan is more strong and powerful than that of blood relation. He said he knew how much Pakistanis love Hezbollah. He thanked Pakistanis for their lovely feelings for Hezbollah. He said that Israel occupied Lebanon in 1982. But, it was great resistance of Hezbollah that compelled Israel enemy to retreat in 1993, 1996 and 2,000. You saw Israel imposed a war in 2006 with a view to eliminate Hezbollah but by the grace of God, Israel experienced humiliating defeat in 2006 and also in 2008 Gaza war. Credit for our success goes to Imam Khomeini and Imam Khamenei.
Speech at Women gathering:
Hezbollah Lebanon’s political bureau incharge Dr. Ahmad Malli and al Quds Association’s head Dr. Haidar Dekmak spoke to women wings of Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, Imamia Students Organisation and Imamia Organisation. Sabir Karbalai briefed the gathering about PLF Pakistan’s performance and its manifesto. Dr Haidar Dekmak highlighted the role of Muslim women in the struggle for freedom of al Quds. He urged that Pakistani women should also play their due role for freedom of al Quds.Dr Ahmad Malli praised the role of women and their services for just cause of Islam and Muslims. He conveyed salaam of Syed Hassan Nasarullah to the women. He said that Hezbollah successfully continues to achieve targets and it is because we follow Imam Khamenei. He said that when Israel had occupied Lebanon, a delegation of Hezbollah had visited Iran and met Imam Khomeini. Imam Khomeini asked martyr secretary general Abbas Musawi to become Karbalai, think like Karbalai and run your affairs like Karbalai. Therefore, we acted upon the directive of Imam Khomeini and now we have become an Iron wall in front of the enemies like Israel. Hezbollah is not only a jihadi organisation but it is also a political party with many sections and resistance to enemies of Islam is one of its sections.
All Parties Conference on “Palestine is a country of Palestinians”
On an appeal of Palestine Foundation Pakistan, in honour of Dr Ahmad Malli and Dr Haidar Dekmak, Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chapter organized an All Parties Conference on “Palestine is a country of Palestinians.” The officials of Pakistan People’s Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Awami Muslim League, Ansar ul Ummah, Muslim Council, Jamaat-e-Islami Aza Kashmir chapter and Palestine Foundation’s Sabir Karbalai participated in the APC.
International Palestine Solidarity Conference Karachi-2012
An international Palestine solidarity conference on “Palestine is a country of Palestinians” was held under the aegis of Palestine Foundation Pakistan in Karachi’s Catholic Ground on July 31. Dr. Ahmad Malli and Dr. Haidar Dekmak were chief guests of the conference. Following guests also participated: Former Senator Abbas Kumaili, chief of Jafaria Alliance, Allama Qazi Ahmed Noorani, an official of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan and of PLF, Mohammad Hussain Mehanti an official of Jamaat-e-Islami, Allama Nasir Abbas Jafri, secretary general of Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, Mehfooz Yar Khan, an official of Awami Muslim League and eminent religious scholars namely Maulana Mirza Yousuf Hussain, Maulana Haider Abbas, Maulana Sadiq Raza Taqvi, and PLF’s central spokesman Sabir Karbalai. Thousands of people belonging to different walks of life, members of political and religious parties and of civil society attended the Conference. On this occasion, a photo exhibition was also held.
August 01, 2012 Meeting with Teachers at Karachi University:
Incharge of Hezbollah’s political bureau, Dr Ahmad Malli and Dr. Haidar Dekmak, head of al Quds Association visited the Department of Political Science of Karachi University in the morning. They called on Dr. Ahmed Qadri, the head of the department. Allama Qazi Ahmed Noorani and Sabir Karbalai of PLF were accompanying him. Among senior teachers of KU, Dr Mohammad Ali Bashir, Mehboob Ali Muqaddam, Kamran Khan and others were also present. Dr. Ahmed Qadri briefed the guests about the subjects taught at the university. The guests also visited the faculty.
Meeting with Ayatollah Abul Fazl Bahauddini, the representative of Wali-e-Faqih in Pakistan:
Dr. Ahmad Malli and Dr Haidar Dekmak met Ayatollah Abul Fazl Bahauddini, the representative of Wali-e-Faqih in Pakistan at his residence. On this occasion, Sabir Karbalai was also present. Ayatollah Bahauddini welcomed the guests from Hezbollah and their visit to Pakistan. The meeting lasted for half an hour. He paid rich tributes to Hezbollah saying that Hezbollah is an essential political movement and this is a ray of hope for the oppressed people.
A meeting with Salim Zia, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz:
Dr. Ahmad Malli-led delegation of Hezbollah called on Salim Zia, a central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. The delegation comprised of Dr Ahmad Malli, Incharge, political bureau of Hezbollah Lebanon, Dr. Haidar Dekmak, head of International al Quds Association and Sabir Karbalai, spokesman of Palestine Foundation. PMLN leaders Tanvir Tanoli, Azhar Hamdani and others were also present. Talking to Hezbollah delegates, Salim Zia, said that PMLN considered Hezbollah as a legitimate resistance to foreign occupation. He said that Hezbollah is a political reality of Lebanese politics as well. He said that Hezbollah’s struggle against Israel is also a legitimate struggle. He said that Pakistanis support their struggle. He said that United States and Israel are the world’s known terrorists. He said that wars imposed by US on Iraq and Afghanistan has further exposed the imperialist power US. “We have always supported Palestine Cause. We shall continue our support to Hezbollah at all forums,” he asserted. Dr. Malli said that the martyr chief of Hezbollah Abbas Mousavi had loved Pakistan very much and we also do so. Pakistan was the first country and PML leader Nawaz Sharif was the first Prime Minister who had condoled with us over the martyrdom of Abbas Mousavi and condemned the aggression of Israel. Dr. Malli informed the PML leaders that Hezbollah has become stronger and if Israel imposes war, we shall respond to them with more force. Sabir Karbalai briefed PMLN leaders about four years performance of Palestine Foundation of Pakistan.
Press Conference:
Dr Ahmad Malli, Incharge, Political Cell of Hezbollah has said that Israel would be wiped off the map if Muslim countries including Pakistan, Iran, Egypt and Lebanon start united struggle against it. Speaking at a press conference at Karachi Press Club on Wednesday, the Hezbollah official said, that people living in Israel feel them unsafe. Dr Haidar Dekmak also spoke at the press conference. They were invited by Palestine Foundation of Pakistan whose officials Allama Qazi Ahmed Noorani, Mehfooz Yar Khan and Sabir Karbalai were also present. “It doesn’t matter if Israel returns to pre-1967 borders. We don’t recognize any entity that calls itself Israeli state. Nor we recognize agreements of Egypt and Jordan with Zionist entity,” Dr Malli said answering a question. He clarified that Israel is the name of illegitimate occupation of Palestine by Zionists. To another question, he said, Israel has never acted upon the terms and conditions of these agreements that she made with Arab countries and Palestinians. Instead, Israel intensified the atrocities and brutalities on Palestinians. He praised Pakistan for Pakistanis support for Palestine and struggle against Zionist Israeli regime. He said Hezbollah loves Pakistan. He recalled Pakistan was the first government who condoled with Hezbollah over the martyrdom of martyr Abbas Mousavi in 1992 and condemn the Israeli terrorism. Dr. Haidar Dekmak said that Israel has demolished more than 3000 houses of Muslims around al Aqsa mosque. Israel was preparing for 5400th anniversary of Heikel-e-Sulemani (Solomon Temple). He said that Israeli regime was massacring Muslims in al Quds. He said that plots were being hatched to reconstruct Heikel-e-Sulemani in the place of Aqsa mosque. He said that Hezbollah was trying its best extend all out help and assistance to Palestinian brethren. “Unfortunately, Arab countries played a dubious role. They should have played an Islamic role like a united Ummah,” he said. He further said that Israel poses serious threat to humanity. He also condemned the criminal role of the United Nations for its inaction in sorting out the Palestine issue.
Imamians hosted Iftar Dinner Party in honour of Hezbollah Guests:
Dr. Ahmad Malli, Incharge, Political Cell of Hezbollah, spoke at the Iftar Dinner party and said that there is no person and institution in Israel, who is not afraid of Hezbollah, due to dynamic leadership of Syed Hassan Nasarullah. The Imamians hosted an Iftar dinner part in the honour of Hezbollah official Dr Malli and Dr Haidar Dekmak, head of International al Quds Committee. Many senior and former members of Imamia attended the Iftar dinner. Dr Malli said that Hezbollah has been emerged victorious in 33 days war. Now, Hezbollah is not only a political party of Lebanon but people trust Hezbollah as a party that can rid whole of region from foreign domination. He said that Hezbollah’s success has unveiled many governments of the region and confirmed reports say they had helped Zionist Israeli regime in war on Lebanon in 2006.
A special meeting with Palestine Foundation’s members:
Dr. Ahmad Malli and Dr. Haidar Dekmak also held a special meeting with members of the working committee of Palestine Foundation. They expressed thanks to the PLF Pakistan for their invitation to them for visit of Pakistan. They appreciated PLF’s performance for Palestine Cause. On this occasion, incharge of Palestine Foundation’s media cell Ali Ahmer, Zaheer Haider of Publication section, Zeeshan Haider of IT section and Sabir Karbalai, central spokesman and member of international affairs and other members were also present.
