Help us too to fight graft, Pak team requests Anna
TNN | Sep 22, 2011, 06.35AM IST
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PUNE: Social activist Anna Hazare has a chance to take his battle against corruption across the border. A two-member delegation from Pakistancalled on Anna on Wednesday at Ralegan Siddhiwith a request that he travel to their country to guide them in fighting corruption. Anna agreed to visit when he was "fit to travel".
The Pakistani delegation comprised retired Supreme Court judge Nasir Aslam Zahid , who is a member of the India-Pakistan judicial committee on prisoners' justice, and Karamat Ali, trade union leader and peace activist. They held discussions with Hazare on corruption and the measures to be adopted to tackle it.
Speaking to reporters, Hazare said, "The delegation told me that their country is facing a problem similar to India. Neighbouring countries must join hands to fight corruption. In fact, measures are needed to reduce corruption across the world."
Ali said, "We compliment Hazare for the steps he initiated to restrict corrupt practices in India. Like India, we too are beset with corruption.Unlike India, however, we do not have an Anna Hazare. We want him to visit Pakistan, which will create pressure on our government. We want him to guide us in fighting corruption." Ali said that inspired by Anna, an Islamabadbusinessman has been on a fast against corruption since September 12.
Zahid said, "Corruption is hampering societies at large. Hazare's battle received big support from citizens because his aim was to make democracy meaningful. He can play a similar role during his visit to Pakistan."
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PUNE: Social activist Anna Hazare has a chance to take his battle against corruption across the border. A two-member delegation from Pakistancalled on Anna on Wednesday at Ralegan Siddhiwith a request that he travel to their country to guide them in fighting corruption. Anna agreed to visit when he was "fit to travel".
The Pakistani delegation comprised retired Supreme Court judge Nasir Aslam Zahid , who is a member of the India-Pakistan judicial committee on prisoners' justice, and Karamat Ali, trade union leader and peace activist. They held discussions with Hazare on corruption and the measures to be adopted to tackle it.
Speaking to reporters, Hazare said, "The delegation told me that their country is facing a problem similar to India. Neighbouring countries must join hands to fight corruption. In fact, measures are needed to reduce corruption across the world."
Ali said, "We compliment Hazare for the steps he initiated to restrict corrupt practices in India. Like India, we too are beset with corruption.Unlike India, however, we do not have an Anna Hazare. We want him to visit Pakistan, which will create pressure on our government. We want him to guide us in fighting corruption." Ali said that inspired by Anna, an Islamabadbusinessman has been on a fast against corruption since September 12.
Zahid said, "Corruption is hampering societies at large. Hazare's battle received big support from citizens because his aim was to make democracy meaningful. He can play a similar role during his visit to Pakistan."
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