The head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan and Milli Yakjehti Council Pakistan, Dr. Sahibzada Abul Khair Muhammad Zubair, has issued a stern warning that Pakistan must learn lessons from the 1971 Fall of Dhaka to deal with its current “serious situation,” and has advocated for negotiations and the democratic process instead of the use of force.
In his statement on Tuesday, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan and Milli Yakjehti Council presented a historical example, citing the advice his late leader, Allama Shah Ahmad Noorani (RA), had given to the then-military government.
Zubair stated that Noorani had advised the then-ruler Yahya Khan to refrain from launching a military operation in East Pakistan.
Instead, the late leader had urged the government to address the grievances of the people and give them their democratic rights, but this guidance was unfortunately ignored, which resulted in the country’s breakup.
Drawing a comparison to the present challenges, Zubair emphasized that the solution to Pakistan’s current “complex and serious problems” also lies in the same principle.
He stressed that attempts should be made to resolve every national issue through negotiations and constitutional means, instead of resorting to coercion.