One of world’s most wanted terrorists praises ‘frugal’ lifestyle of David Cameron

Mr Saeed pointed out that President Asif Ali Zardari recently travelled to the
UK aboard a private jet at vast expense to the Pakistani state. In contrast,
he said, the Mayor of London was famous for cycling to work while Mr Cameron
had also used a bike before becoming Prime Minister.

Although they might not be Muslims, Mr Saeed said Britain’s leaders were
following an Islamic lifestyle by travelling in trains and buses rather than
private helicopters or VIP motorcades.

It is something of an understatement to say that Mr Saeed is an unlikely
champion of British political values.

He is the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a terrorist group which has launched
attacks on Indian troops in Kashmir.

In May, the US offered $10m for information leading to his arrest and
conviction over his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that left more
than 166 people dead.

However, his offensive on Pakistan’s VIP culture will find resonance in a
country where millions of people live on less than a dollar a day.

Raja Pervaiz Ashraf who took over as prime minister last month was roundly
criticised for having a helipad installed at his private residence only 14
miles from the capital. His Islamabad home has also been freshly wired up to
a 24hr electricity supply so that he can avoid the power cuts crippling the
rest of the country.

Imtiaz Gul, author and political analysts, said the opulence of Pakistan’s
leaders was an easy target for the country’s hardline Islamists.

“No one gives a damn about what people think. All they are interested in
is enriching themselves, favouring their friends and helping their relatives,”
he said.

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