said that Islam did not allow demolition or insult to the

sacred places of other religions.

A press release said that jirga chairman Syed Kamal Shah and secretary general Arshad Manan Yousafzai visited the church and assured the Christian community of their cooperation.

Speaking on the occasion, Syed Kamal Shah urged the people to respect the religious rights of the minorities and protect their life and properties.

Jirga chairman Syed Kamal Shah asked the government to order an inquiry into the

incident and punish the wrongdoers. He said Islamic teaching educated the mankind about inter-faith harmony.