The arrest of Brigadier Ali has brought to limelight a political group, called Party of Liberation (In Arabic, Hizb ut-Tahrir). On our TV talk shows we see all sorts of political leaders, discussing, debating, ranting and lamenting over Pakistan's state of affair, while seldom trying to offer any concrete solutions.
The party, Hizb ut-Tahrir, has gained popularity because its literature presents detailed solutions for Pakistan's problem. The statement of ex-COAS, Mirza Aslam Baig, that he had met the partymen, and read its literature also shows that this is not the first time someone from the army has been in touch with such a party. Mirza Aslam Baig had expressed his surprise when this non-violent party was banned by Musharraf, and hinted that it was done under US pressure.
As per IMF dictates, prices of electricity continue to rise. Likewise the ban which Musharraf imposed on this non-violent political party also continues to be in place. A glimpse into the global activity of this party shows clearly that it is non-violent, and that its struggle is intellectual and political in nature.
In this month of Rajab alone, Hizb ut-Tahrir is organising 28 conferences (many stadium-size) in 28 different cities across Indonesia, apart from that there have been conferences scheduled in Tunisia and Malaysia. Moreover, conferences by Hizb ut-Tahrir are also arranged in Netherlands, UK, USA, and Australia. This clearly shows the image and legal status of this organisation as a well-established non-violent group in international arena.