PML hails MMA’s decision against resignations
Staff Report

ISLAMABAD—President Pakistan Muslim League (Q), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has welcomed the MMA’s decision of not tendering resignations from assemblies.
He said in a statement that this is a healthy sign for democracy because this fiasco could have created political crises in the country. “People have elected their representatives for legislation and the betterment of the country not for violating the democracy”, he maintained. He further said that now opposition should perform their role with a greater responsibility and it is the duty of everyone to work for the protection of women rights.
Online Adds: Minister for religious affairs Ejaz ul Haq has said MMA has taken prudent decision by deferring resignations adding it is second wise decision on the part of religious grouping after LFO signing decision. He said this while addressing a press conference here Friday. He also unveiled details of his meeting with Saudi king, prince Naif bin Abdullah, interior minister and Saudi Hajj minister.
Ejaz ul Haq appreciated the Hajj arrangements made by Saudi government in Macca Mukarma and Medina Munarwa. “ I on behalf of government of Pakistan attended the ceremony of second annual international Seerat Award on the special invitation of Saudi inerior minister”, he told. Ejaz held that he congratulated King Abdullah and prince Naif bin Abdul Aziz for the steps taken by them for the betterment of Muslim Ummah. He indicated that about 423 buildings have been acquired for Pakistani Hajjaj this time. A complaint cell has also been set up there.
“ I reviewed the arrangements made by the private tour operators. A special cell has been established this year to monitor Hajj arrangements”, he said adding about 450 Pakistani pilgrims have reached there. Replying to a question he said 1100 meter distance falls under green category and above 1100 to 1500 meters falls under white category.
The central leaders of the religious alliance MMA are now fully convinced that the much trumpeted Women Protection Bill (WPB) contained nothing contrary to Islamic injunctions and their delaying tactics over resignations from the parliament is a testimony to this fact.