Key points
- Promoting religious harmony during Muharram is extremely important: Naqvi
- Pakistan achieved victory in the war against India
- Missiles fired by India did not reach their targets: Interior minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif played a key role in the ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
The minister said Pakistan should be proud of its contribution to the ceasefire.
Speaking to religious scholars, Naqvi acknowledged the vital role scholars have played in maintaining peace in the country.
He said promoting religious harmony during the Muslim holy month of Muharram is extremely important, and ensuring peace is a top priority for the government.
Victory
Naqvi said Pakistan achieved victory in the war against India.
“The missiles fired by India did not reach their targets, and in response, Pakistan deliberately avoided targeting Indian civilians. One of our missiles hit an Indian oil depot, sparing the civilian population,” he said.
He said Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir remained steadfast during the war with India.
Terrorism
The interior minister emphasised the importance of engaging with religious scholars in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, especially in areas more affected by terrorism. He said terrorism cannot be eradicated without the support of local communities.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said religious scholars across Pakistan have fulfilled their duties in an exemplary manner. He urged them to play a greater role in eliminating terrorism, noting that the security forces are fighting courageously against terrorists. He stressed the need to stay united and avoid falling victim to hatred, sectarianism, or any enemy agenda.
