Pakistan Sunni Tehreek joins Musharraf’s alliance

DUBAI: Pervez Musharraf, former army chief and ex-president of Pakistan, has announced in Dubai a political alliance with Pakistan Sunni Tehreek.
According to a press statement released by his office, Musharraf, who has started his own political party, the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), will be contesting the next general election with the alliance of Pakistan Awami Ittehad. Pakistani Sunni Tehreek is the newest addition to the alliance.
Speaking to a press conference at his residence in Dubai, Musharraf said that the earlier, judicial system in the country had not been performing the way it should, but the situation was now different. “Pakistan needs me at this hour. I will be definitely returning to the country before the election and lead the alliance.”
Musharraf said he did not want to hold any public office (such as president or prime minister) but wanted to lead the government through his ideas and vision so that the country could progress quickly.
Dr. Mohammed Amjad, who is president of Musharraf’s party, said that Musharraf was now leading the alliance of more than 23 political powers and had become a strong political power.
Sarwat Ijaz Qadri, president of Pakistani Sunni Tehreek, said that Musharraf had proved that he was a visionary leader. “Our party has always been a supporter of Musharraf and will continue to do so. Pakistan needs a brilliant leader like Musharraf to tackle the crisis in the country. He has proved himself to be the best leader.”
In November last year, Musharraf announced a political alliance of 23 political and religious parties under the Pakistan Awami Ittehad title.