RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has stated that violence will not be tolerated in Pakistan and religious sentiments must not be exploited to incite unrest.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir made these remarks during a meeting with Shia scholars in Rawalpindi, where discussions focused on national security and inter-provincial harmony.
He emphasized that religious scholars play a vital role in promoting unity, tolerance, and national cohesion. He urged them to actively counter misinformation and sectarian narratives that could destabilize society.
The army chief reiterated that Pakistan is open to dialogue, but stressed that terrorist elements must first be handed over. He also called on the Afghan Taliban to ensure that their territory is not used for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
“Pakistan will not tolerate the use of Afghan soil for attacks against it,” he said, adding that terrorists and their hideouts would be targeted wherever they are found.
The scholars present at the meeting strongly condemned violence and expressed full support for Pakistan’s security institutions in maintaining peace and stability.
Field Marshal Munir also reaffirmed the military’s resolve to eliminate terrorism completely, referencing ongoing efforts under Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq.