The National Peace Message Committee on Wednesday unanimously declared terrorism as un-Islamic and emphasized more focus on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the province has been the hardest hit due to extremism.
The committee held a press conference at the Governor House in which the religious leaders described the Pakistan Peace Message as the strongest national consensus after the Constitution. The committee announced that this Friday, the country will observe Pakistan Peace Message Day, highlighting the importance of unity with the state and the Pakistan Armed Forces.
Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi noted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been given priority because of the high number of terrorist attacks in the province. Leaders stressed that the Pakistan Peace Message represents fundamental national agreement and serves as a powerful document for promoting peace, unity, and harmony across the country.
The committee condemned terrorism across all religious schools and reiterated full solidarity with the state and national institutions. Leaders also called for measures to ensure peace from Afghanistan within Pakistan, noting that most terrorist incidents were linked to cross-border activities.
Religious scholars reaffirmed that Islam is a religion of peace and love, declaring the killing of innocent people forbidden.
Mufti Abdul Raheem described support for enemies as worse than the actions of the Khawarij, while affirming that the struggle against such groups is just and rightful. The armed forces of Pakistan were recognized as protectors of Islam and peace, and supporting them was termed a religious duty.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to playing a key role in establishing peace, encouraging visits wherever peace efforts are needed, and promoting the observance of Pakistan Peace Message Day nationwide as a symbol of unity and national resolve.
