Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain convened a landmark meeting with scholars and religious leaders across various faiths, led by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, to forge a unified front against terrorism and misuse of religious doctrines. The gathering, focusing on promoting interfaith harmony and reinforcing the constitutional mandate against violence, endorsed a joint declaration against extremism.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting underscored a national initiative, with both ministers emphasizing the critical need for collaboration among government, scholars, and community leaders to safeguard future generations and uphold public safety. They outlined a strategy to disseminate a message of peace and unity through various religious platforms and engage with provincial leaders to reinforce this narrative nationwide.

The session also highlighted ongoing efforts to correct misconceptions of Islam being associated with violence, with the leaders collectively rejecting extremist ideologies. The declaration praised the Pakistan Army’s efforts and emphasized Islam’s teachings of peace and respect for all human rights, marking a significant step towards national solidarity and inter-sect cohesion.