Engages Ulema on security, national harmonyChief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said on Thursday that Pakistan would not tolerate use of Afghan soil for terrorism against the Pakistani people. Matters of national security and role of Ulema in societal harmony came under discussion during the interaction, according to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Field Marshal Asim underscored the vital role of Ulema in promoting unity, tolerance and national cohesion, particularly in countering misinformation, sectarian narratives and externally-sponsored destabilisation efforts. The participating Ulema expressed their desire for peace, stability, and condemned violence in the name of religion in strongest terms. They expressed wholehearted support to law-enforcement agencies in bringing about peace and stability in the country, the press release said.

Source: The Express Tribune March 20, 2026 07:10 UTC