Governor Sindh, Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Thursday said the nation was proud of its martyrs and war veterans and expressed hope that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) JUl-F chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman would reconsider and withdraw his remarks regarding our martyrs.
Addressing a press conference alongside Chairman of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee, Maulana Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, the governor said Islam is a religion of peace, tolerance and harmony, adding that every individual who sacrificed his life in defence of the country deserved the nation’s utmost respect.
He said Pakistan’s armed forces had defeated a much larger enemy through their professional capabilities and accused Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, of undermining humanity. He added that Pakistan’s Field Marshal had instilled fear in the enemy and expressed regret over those who, he said, were embarrassed by the country’s success. He prayed for Pakistan’s continued peace and prosperity.
Speaking on the occasion, Maulana Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi said the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee was a joint platform representing scholars and religious leaders from all schools of thought. He said the committee’s network would be expanded to divisional and district levels.
Ashrafi said the martyrs of the Pakistan Armed Forces were a source of pride for the entire nation and described Pakistan as a shared homeland for followers of all sects and religions. He said anyone committing aggression against Pakistan was a common enemy of the nation.
He said no one would be allowed to disrespect our martyrs and war veterans, adding that more than 8,000 religious scholars had sacrificed their lives for Pakistan and that the country’s ulema stood shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces.
Ashrafi said the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee had played a significant role in promoting national unity and harmony. He added that every individual who had sacrificed for the country deserved the nation’s respect.
He also alleged that India and Israel sought to fuel conspiracies and tensions against Pakistan and stressed that all segments of society must work together to ensure peace, stability and national unity.
Ashrafi said terrorism had no connection with Islam and that the entire nation remained united for Pakistan’s peace, harmony and solidarity. He described the Paigham-e-Pakistan declaration as a unanimous national document and said its effective implementation was the need of the hour.