RAWALPINDI:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said on Thursday that Pakistan will not tolerate use of Afghan soil for terrorism against the Pakistani people.
In an interaction here with Shia Ulema, Field Marshal Asim reiterated the resolve to eliminate terrorists and their infrastructure operating against Pakistan, wherever they may be, through precise, intelligence-based operations.
Issues of national security and role of Ulema in communal harmony were discussed during the interaction, according to a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Field Marshal Asim emphasized the vital role of Ulema in promoting unity, tolerance and national cohesion, especially in countering misinformation, sectarian narratives and externally sponsored destabilization efforts.
The army chief highlighted Pakistan’s efforts and proactive diplomacy in seeking regional de-escalation. He stressed that religious sentiments must not be exploited to incite violence in the country. Violence in Pakistan based on incidents in another country will not be tolerated, he added.
The participating Ulema expressed their desire for peace, stability and condemned violence in the name of religion in the strongest terms. They expressed wholehearted support to law enforcement agencies in bringing peace and stability to the country, the press release said.
