Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Prime Minister Sehbaz Sharif had played an important role in the Iran-Israel ceasefire, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Mohsin Naqvi said this while talking to a delegation of ulema during a meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday in connection with Muharram security.
The interior minister said that Allah Almighty provided “unseen help” in the war against India and there is no doubt about it that the Army Chief stood like a rock in the war against India.
The minister recalled the Army Chief had then said that India had suffered four times greater loss for attacking Pakistan.
Mohsin Naqvi said that the Indian population was not targeted by Pakistan forces while responding to the Indian aggression.
About Muharram security, Mohsin Naqvi said Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) does not belong to one sect only but to all.
Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the vital role of religious scholars in maintaining law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram. He noted that the efforts of law-enforcement agencies are as important as those of religious scholars.
Underscoring the need for sectarian harmony, he said that invitation will also be extended to the religious scholars of all schools of thought to collectively offer Zohar prayer at Faisal Mosque on the 14th August this year. He said this will deliver a message that we are all united.
He said harmony is very important during Muharram-ul-Haram and ulema always played a key role in maintaining peace and security during this month.
The role of ulema in establishing peace and security during Muharram is as important as that of security agencies, Mohsin Naqvi said.
Interior Minister said ulema are in constant contact with the administration during Muharram and even minor disputes are resolved by the ulema. “I am a witness to the fact that ulema have resolved many issues amicably,” Mohsin Naqvi added.
He further said “I also agree that one should not abandon one’s own religion and should not disturb the religion of others and we should spread this golden rule all over Pakistan because we are all Muslims.”
This year, an exemplary Independence Day will be celebrated due to the victory that Allah Almighty has given us in the war and the government will also be fully represented on this occasion, Interior Minister said.
He said that terrorism is on the rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and “I wish that we get together and meet the ulema of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so that they can play a vital role in eradicating the scourge.”
The role of all scholars in this regard is of utmost importance, Mohsin Naqvi said and added Insha’Allah, together we will eradicate terrorism from this country and make this country a cradle of peace.
In his remarks, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary underlined the need for unity to ensure law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram as well as to defeat the terrorist elements.
Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad said they are all united for the security of the country.