ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on the Muslim Ummah to unite and confront contemporary challenges. He stressed that global changes require solidarity among Muslim nations. Dar highlighted crises in Gaza, Kashmir, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Qatar as examples of pressing issues.
Speaking at an international Quran recitation competition, he emphasized that unity based on shared beliefs is the key to resolving Muslim world problems. He urged religious scholars to promote cohesion and teach the value of solidarity among the Ummah.
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Dar said that no external power can harm a united Ummah and that Allah has endowed Muslim nations with resources and strength. He reminded participants that Islamic teachings condemn terrorism and extremism, valuing human life above all.
Reflecting on Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts, he noted that under former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, terrorism was largely eliminated between 2013 and 2017. However, lapses from 2018 onward caused continued sacrifices, with thousands of soldiers losing their lives from 2021 to 2025.
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Dar concluded by welcoming participants from various countries and advising youth to follow Quranic and prophetic teachings. He called for compassion, tolerance, interfaith harmony, and moral values to strengthen the Ummah and promote national progress.