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People use Islam for political intent: Khursheed

Published December 17, 2017 Updated December 17, 2017 12:00am

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah has said that people use Islam for achieving political objectives, a private TV channel reported. He made the statement while addressing a public meeting in Sukkur on Saturday. "It is unfortunate that Islam is used for political purposes here," Shah said. He said that the people have to come forward to protect Al-Quds Mosque.
Shah said that people across the world have stopped visiting Pakistan as they consider it to be a dangerous country. The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader stated that it is difficult to govern Pakistan in the current circumstances. He said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif wants to play politics via remote control while sitting outside Pakistan. He said that Nawaz's political style will prove to be deadly for him.
The Opposition Leader stated that today politics means abusing each other and state institutions. He said theUnited States of America is creating mischief across the world.