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PM calls upon Ulema to promote unity, harmony; foil propaganda against Islam

LAHORE, (MILLAT/APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz
Sharif Saturday called upon Ulema to play their effective role
in promoting unity among society, besides effectively dispelling
the false propaganda against real teachings of Islam.
He said the PML-N government and Ulema would collectively
foil all attempts, aimed at creating fissures in the society and
with their joint efforts, strengthen peace in the country.
The Prime Minister was addressing a seminar, arranged
at Dar-ul-Uloom Jamia Naeemia here.
He regretted that throughout the world, the real teachings
of Islam were distorted but the Ulema and religious leaders had
the panacea for such challenges by utilizing their pulpits to
spread the true picture of religion.
In 2013, when the PML-N was given mandate to run affairs
of the government, it was his objective to secure lives of people
and bring about lasting peace, he added.
The Prime Minister said the government resolved that all
the political forces were taken on board, while personnel of
army and police tackled the challenge with bravery and sacrifices
whereas people manifested unity to face the menace.
“We have fought the greatest war against terrorism in
the world,” he said, adding the hands of terrorists were broken.
Though lone attacks occurred in the country which were
facilitated by sympathizers of certain elements, he noted and
said the state was looking after them and would bring them to
justice.
In these efforts, he said, the role of Ulema was
crucial.