ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday urged the world to get united against violence and extremism. Talking to Muslim World League Secretary General Dr Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al Essa at the Presidency, the President said that Pakistan was greatly affected by terrorism, but largely overcame the menace due to the government’s prudent policies. The president said that terrorism was not only affecting Pakistan but also the entire world, for which the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) needed to devise an effective policy. He said that a system should be in-place to revivethe infrastructure of the countries affected by terrorism, which had created a negative impression about Muslims all over the world. The president told the secretary general that being the head of an Islamic organisation, a great responsibility rested on his shoulder to create a policy aimed at harmony among Muslims. He mentioned that many places of the Muslim world were targeted and added that the Muslims of Palestine and Kashmir were facing big challenges. Dr Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al Essa lauded the steps taken by Pakistan against terrorism and said that the world community, particularly Muslim countries, should benefit from the expertise of Pakistan.