The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir emphasized the imperative role of Ulema and Mashaikh in steering society back to moderation and extinguishing anarchy. He unequivocally stated that individuals who do not uphold Shariat and the Constitution cannot be regarded as true Pakistanis. General Asim Munir reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to eradicating unrest, a commitment that ensures our collective security and peace, citing it as the gravest crime in accordance with Almighty Allah’s ordains. He also urged for unity against extremism and division, emphasizing the pivotal need for promoting tolerance.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extolled the unparalleled cooperation between the political government and constitutional institutions, underscoring the significance of national harmony and unity. Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi announced the Pakistan Ulema Council’s endorsement of COAS General Asim and PM Shehbaz’s stance, supporting the advocacy of minority rights in Friday sermons nationwide, and their united front in eradicating unrest and promoting tolerance.