PM Shehbaz Sharif Urges Unity to Combat Terrorism, Extremism
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of national unity to address challenges such as terrorism and extremism, according to an international media report.
He made the remarks while meeting members of the Qaumi Paigham-e-Aman Committee in Islamabad, expressing confidence that the committee would play a pivotal role in strengthening Pakistan’s narrative against extremism, similar to the historic contributions of Ulema and Mashaekh during the creation of the country.
The Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s founding principles of peace, justice, and tolerance, noting that unity is more critical today than ever. He also commended the contributions of minority communities in sectors including education, health, and defense, and paid tribute to notable figures such as Cecil Chaudhry and Justice Rana Bhagwandas.
Shehbaz Sharif noted that Pakistan is blessed with natural resources worth trillions of dollars, which, if harnessed effectively, could address challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and debt. He said the country is steadily moving toward stability and prosperity but stressed the urgent need to eliminate terrorism completely.
The Prime Minister referred to the 2025 Marka-e-Haq operation, praising the armed forces for decisively defeating India and asserting that Pakistan has solid evidence of external support for terrorist elements operating within the country. He reaffirmed the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism through a unified national effort.
Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said the national narrative to counter terrorism and promote peace would be further strengthened, with Qaumi Paigham-e-Aman Committee members visiting cities across Pakistan to convey messages of peace.
Committee leaders, including Maulana Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi and Allama Ragib Naeemi, expressed their commitment to support the government in eliminating extremism and terrorism from the country.
