RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir emphasised the critical role of Ulema to strengthen unity and counter extremism, reiterating that religious sentiments must not be exploited to incite violence in the country. Field Marshal Munir interacted with Ulema of Ahl-e-Tasheeh community at Rawalpindi where matters of national security and role of Ulema in societal harmony came under discussion. Violence in Pakistan, on the basis of incidents occurring in another country, will not be tolerated, he stressed. He emphasized that Afghan Taliban must prevent use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan. The participating Ulema expressed their desire for peace, stability, and condemned violence in the name of religion in strongest terms.

Source: The Patriot March 19, 2026 11:09 UTC