Paigham-e-Pakistan is a fatwa sought by the Government of Pakistan to counter terrorism and extremism. The decree was formulated by International Islamic University and signed by 1,800 scholars from various Islamic schools of thoughts. This was disclosed by CII chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz during a meeting with a delegation from Thailand. The CII chairman told The Express Tribune that the Council has recommended the Parliament to adopt and also to enact legislation in this regard. Moreover, the Council has also recommended Higher Education Commission (HEC), Wifaq Ul Madaris to include Paigam-e-Pakistan fatwa in their curriculum and academic discourse.

Source: The Express Tribune April 03, 2018 17:48 UTC