MQM USA Vehemently Denounces the Twin Bomb Blasts in Lahore

Communication & Media Cell, MQM USA; Los Angeles; December 7, 2009: The Central Organizer Kamal Zafar and the members of the Central Organizing Committee MQM USA have vehemently denounced on behalf of the workers and supporters of MQM USA the twin bomb blasts in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The office-bearers of MQM USA have said in their statement issued today that the recent series of bomb blasts in Pakistan which has cost dozens of innocent lives and several severely injured is nothing but revenge against Pakistan, its armed forces, and people of Pakistan for standing against the terrorism. They also said that the terrorism in the name of Islam represents fake and self-crafted virtues of the most peaceful religion and all these efforts have the menu on the side of disrupting Pakistan and its ideological bases. The office-bearers of MQM USA announced “Mourning Day” on Tuesday the next, following the instructions from the leader of MQM Mr. Altaf Hussain. They instructed all chapters and wings of MQM USA and their workers to observe the day of mourning to its fullest extent by tying black ribbon on their arms and if possible raising black flags on their houses. They also advised the peripherals of MQM USA to hold prayers for the victims of terrorism.