ISLAMABAD: Religious scholars and leaders of religio-political parties on Tuesday called for unity and a unanimous narrative to purge society of terrorism and bring peace and normalcy.
Talking to the news agency on the eve of unveiling ‘Pegham-e-Pakistan,’ the ulema and scholars also urged collective efforts by state institutions, keeping within the ambit of the constitution, to cleanse society of menaces of extremism and terrorism.
“Only all political parties and the state institution can collectively steer the country out of challenges like extremism and terrorism,” remarked Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman.
“This is an effective event. All religious parties and ulema are with the state and constitution for the welfare of people. We as a party have floated various documents, consensus resolutions and declarations since 2010,” he added.
He also mentioned to gatherings of religious scholars in provincial capitals wherein the narratives to bring peace and normalcy to society were adopted. “We always stood with the state of Pakistan and negated any unconstitutional measures. We also declared war against the state as unconstitutional,” he added.
He expressed hope that state institutions would also repose confidence in religious parties, ulema and seminaries as they always have been standing with the state and struggled against anti-state conspiracies.
Commenting on the event, Maulana Rafi Usmani said it was a historic day. “After important documents like Pakistan Resolution and 1973 Constitution, we are once again going to prepare a national narrative against terrorism,” he added.
“We saw a vibrant role of ulema and religious parties in the preparation of both the documents, and now once again we are on board to prepare another national document,” he said.
He said ulema from all sects have been deliberating on this document for weeks and months and a decree has been prepared after deliberating on each of its words.
“We should pray and hope that Pegham-e-Pakistan would help improve present situation in the country and set a future course to lead the nation to a destination of peace and prosperity,” he added.
Maulana Riaz Hussain Najfi also spoke of the importance of this event and said the time has come that all political and religious forces in the country stand united for a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.
He appreciated state institutions for launching operations like Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasad to eliminate terrorism from the country.
