Zardari urges people to resist those exploiting religion

ISLAMABAD: Former President Asif Ali Zardari in a message asked people to resist those who are challenging the country by exploiting religion to foist their political agenda on the people.

He said this in his message on the occasion of Allama Iqbal’s birthday today (Saturday)

“Allama Muhammad Iqbal will always be remembered not only as a sage, poet and philosopher but also for dreaming of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Sub Continent and for his contributions to understanding the true message of our religion.

“The 136th birthday of our poet sage is an occasion to rejoice and celebrate his life and teachings.

It is also an occasion to bear in mind that Pakistan has been challenged and the message of Islam is ruthlessly distorted by extremists and militants to foist their narrow political agendas on the people in the name of religion” Zardai said in a statement issued by the Pakistan People’s Party.