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Anna agrees to visit Pakistan
Published: September 22, 2011
After successfully generating public opinion against corruption in India, social activist Anna Hazare is ready to repeat the feat in Pakistan.
A two-member delegation from Pakistan visited Ralegan Siddhi on Wednesday and invited Hazare to visit Pakistan. Once I recover from the weakness and complete India yatra, I am going to visit Pakistan, Hazare told the delegation, comprising justice (retired) Nasir Alam Zahid and Karamat Ali, director of Pakistan Institute for Labour, Education and Research.
Like India, Pakistan is also facing the issue of corruption, Hazare said. It is our duty to help Pakistan. If my visit can encourage the activists there, I will certainly consider visiting them.
The delegation was in India primarily to discuss the issue of Pakistani fishermen, who have been arrested for territorial waters violation.
After the 40-minute meeting with Hazare, Justice Nasir told reporters: Many people in Pakistan have been inspired by Hazare. We would like him to visit our country and meet those who want to fight against corruption. Corruption is a major issue in Pakistan too and the people are eager to meet Hazare, Justice Zahid said.
The team also discussed the arrest of Pakistani fishermen and the growing militarisation in the region with Hazare.
Anna agrees to visit Pakistan | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online
Published: September 22, 2011
After successfully generating public opinion against corruption in India, social activist Anna Hazare is ready to repeat the feat in Pakistan.
A two-member delegation from Pakistan visited Ralegan Siddhi on Wednesday and invited Hazare to visit Pakistan. Once I recover from the weakness and complete India yatra, I am going to visit Pakistan, Hazare told the delegation, comprising justice (retired) Nasir Alam Zahid and Karamat Ali, director of Pakistan Institute for Labour, Education and Research.
Like India, Pakistan is also facing the issue of corruption, Hazare said. It is our duty to help Pakistan. If my visit can encourage the activists there, I will certainly consider visiting them.
The delegation was in India primarily to discuss the issue of Pakistani fishermen, who have been arrested for territorial waters violation.
After the 40-minute meeting with Hazare, Justice Nasir told reporters: Many people in Pakistan have been inspired by Hazare. We would like him to visit our country and meet those who want to fight against corruption. Corruption is a major issue in Pakistan too and the people are eager to meet Hazare, Justice Zahid said.
The team also discussed the arrest of Pakistani fishermen and the growing militarisation in the region with Hazare.
Anna agrees to visit Pakistan | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online




