President calls upon Ulema to play role in social reform, discouraging extremism
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon the religious scholars to play their role in bringing positive social change and discouraging extremism, terrorism, and sectarianism in the country. Talking to a delegation of Ulema Mashaikh Yakjehti Council of Pakistan here in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said they also have a role in promoting the conservation of resources, national solidarity, religious tolerance, inter-faith harmony and peace.
He said the challenges of terrorism and militancy in Pakistan required a comprehensive action plan coupled with concerted efforts on the part of the Ulema in the areas of counter-extremism and counter-terrorism. The President said it is the responsibility of religious scholars to disseminate the true teachings of Islam among the people, especiall...