Islamabad, Sept 5: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to consult religious scholars from various sects to develop a unified “narrative in the war against terrorism,” media reports said.
The initiative follows a recent wave of militant attacks that resulted in over 50 deaths in Balochistan, The Tribune Express reported quoting Radio Pakistan.
During a meeting with Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Naqvi stressed the importance of involving ulema from all schools of thought to formulate an effective strategy against extremism.
The minister plans a nationwide consultation campaign to involve religious scholars in countering militancy and extremist ideologies, urging religious leaders to play an active role.
According to media reports, Pakistan has pointed fingers at neighbouring Afghanistan for the rise in militant attacks.
The Government claims that anti-Pakistan groups have been emboldened since the Afghan Taliban took control of Kabul. Kabul denies allowing its territory to be used by terror groups.
(UNI)
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