Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, on Thursday stressed the need for national unity and adherence to the Constitution, saying Pakistan’s peace and stability required collective efforts beyond political and sectarian differences.
Unity essential for lasting peace in Pakistan: says Tahir Ashrafi
PESHAWAR, Jul 09 (APP): Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, on Thursday stressed the need for national unity and adherence to the Constitution, saying Pakistan’s peace and stability required collective efforts beyond political and sectarian differences.
Addressing a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club alongside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Khateeb Maulana Tayyab Qureshi, Maulana Ruhullah Madani, Syed Yousaf Shah, Maulana Muhammad Shoaib and Dr. Shamsur Rehman Shams, Ashrafi Pakistan had rendered great sacrifices for Islam and Muslims, adding that the country had achieved significant progress.
Referring to the recent conflict with India, he said Allah had granted victory to Pakistan through its armed forces and claimed that the international community was now referring to Islamabad as a “land of peace.”
Ashrafi also emphasized the importance of national unity, paid tribute to the martyrs of Balochistan and other parts of the country, and appreciated the peaceful observance of Muharram across Pakistan.
He urged people to respect differences among schools of thought, saying, “Do not abandon your own school of thought, but do not interfere with that of others.”
Condemning terrorism and violence, he said Islam did not permit the killing of innocent people and denounced elements attempting to undermine Pakistan’s security and create instability.
He reiterated the support of religious scholars for state institutions and called on the nation to stand united for the country’s peace, security and development.
Speaking on the occasion, Maulana Tayyab Qureshi said Muharram had passed peacefully due to close coordination among religious scholars, the public, police and other institutions.
He said the ulema of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had made immense sacrifices and declared that terrorism and actions against the Pakistan Army were forbidden under Islamic teachings.
He also urged those issuing decrees against Pakistan to refrain from such actions.
The press conference concluded with special prayers for the martyrs of the security forces and civilians affected by terrorism, as well as for Pakistan’s peace, stability and prosperity.
