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Anna Hazare to visit Pakistan

September 22, 2011

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After his successful campaign against corruption in India, Anna Hazare is ready to repeat the feat in Pakistan, according to newspaper reports.
A two-member delegation from Pakistan, comprising Justice (retired) Nasir Alam Zahid and Karamat Ali, director of Pakistan Institute for Labour, Education and Research, visited Ralegan Siddhi on Wednesday and invited Hazare to visit Pakistan.
Hazare duly accepted the invitation.
“Once I recover from the weakness and complete India yatra, I am going to visit Pakistan,” the social activist told the delegation.
“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 meeting between Hazare and the Pakistani delegation lasted 40 minutes.
“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,” said Justice Zahid after the meeting.

18 COMMENTS

Ahmer Kureishi September 22, 2011 at 12:51

trying won’t hurt!
Manish Sharma Shandilay September 22, 2011 at 12:51

pak nw time to thamks india
- Anon September 22, 2011 at 20:28
  
  a certain level of enlightenment may help you….
Malik Ghulam Abbas September 22, 2011 at 12:51

Zardari and Qadir gillani would allow him to visit?
Hira Zahid September 22, 2011 at 12:51

i sure hope so
Imran Ahmed September 22, 2011 at 13:50

I hope he does come and together we can make a difference
M Rehan Ahmed September 22, 2011 at 13:52

any sincere and honest person is welcomed to pakistan whether from india or any other country
Mustansar Malik September 22, 2011 at 13:59

For what…..read today's newspaper, India those who earn 50 cents per day are no more poor and dont need any govt help..first he should put his house in order….we are enough sensible to mend ur mistakes
- Anon September 22, 2011 at 20:29
  
  a certain level of enlightenment may help you….
- Khalid October 3, 2011 at 11:59
  
  well said…good.
saif afridi September 22, 2011 at 15:03

We respect Anna Hazare and his effort for his country. the media in india is not so biased as compared to pakistan. in previous week there were hunger strikes in lahore minar e pakistan and in islambad by Ali masood syed and raja jihangir respectively, but none of any television channel give a second coverage to these guys while claiming that we are No 1 petriotic. but if we see russia today they said pakistani media receive dollars from USA. So dear Anna hazare, don,t disturb your precious health for Pakistan, as no activist you will find here.And in future the people of india may again need you for some other issues. best regards
- Anon September 22, 2011 at 20:32
  
  Every beginning is difficult. We can not give-up our hope…
- shiva Subramaniam September 25, 2011 at 15:41
  
  I fully agree with you. As in India , there is full freedom for media coverage as India being a no.1 democratic country in the world.
  
  Secondly, Mr.Hazare's plan to visit Pakistan may not be taken in good spirit by the people of India . It is only sounding that this could be a publicity stunt.
  
  Anna is already very popular in the whole world. He should focus on the core issue of Jan lokpal bill implementation in India rather than wanting to visit Pakistan and put his life in great danger.
  
  But Intentions of Pakistani People are very clear. But they should understand that such movements are possible only in democratic countries.
Muhammad Adnan September 22, 2011 at 15:51

plzzz do come
RAza September 22, 2011 at 16:15

We Do Encourage U Sir on Taking Tht Tough Decision For the betterment of our country.
A akkfneln September 22, 2011 at 16:28

Anna you are an honest citizen of India. Why do you wish to go to a country where terrorism exists. They are all dishonest pakistanis. Avoid going to Pakistan, India is safe. We need you Anna.
abc September 23, 2011 at 22:53

this could be against islam.