ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has urged the Ulema to play their role in fostering national unity and broadening the vision of the people.
Addressing the National Ulema and Mashaikh Conference here, the CDF said that in an Islamic state, no one except the state can declare jihad.
He said the nation emerged victorious in Marka-e-Haq with the blessings of Allah Almighty.
Terming the defence agreement with Saudi Arabia a historic development, the CDF said there is a deep connection between the State of Tayyiba and Pakistan. “Among all Muslim countries, Allah Almighty has bestowed upon Pakistan the honour of being the guardian of the Haramain,” he said.
The CDF said, “Terrorism is not Pakistan’s way but India’s practice. Pakistan does not strike the enemy from hiding; rather, it challenges and eliminates them openly.”
Underscoring the importance of education, Field Marshal Asim Munir said that a nation which abandons knowledge and the pen becomes vulnerable to chaos. “Honour and strength are not gained through division, but through hard work and knowledge,” he added.