had sent a team of its doctors to help Pakistan fight the dengue threat. “The Sri Lankan cooperation was exemplary and this is the teaching of our religion too. It is also the teaching of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) that whenever you find someone in trouble anywhere in the world, help him out,” he added.
He said the Punjab chief minister had evolved a comprehensive strategy to cope with the deadly endemic on awar-footing. He used to conduct meetings and continued taking steps till late night.
On the contrary, the media was giving reports of more deaths. But in fact the timely action taken by the chief minister had saved many precious lives, he argued.He said terrorism was the biggest threat being faced by the country and “we have to get rid of this scourge at all costs.” The entire nation has pledged to free the country of terrorism,” he stated.
Rashid said terrorists did not belong to any religion or country. Terrorism is an international phenomenon and collective efforts are required to wipe out this menace, he added.The minister said the next general elections would be held after completion of the present government’s tenure. However, only the party election of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf could be held in 2015 as irregularities were committed in the earlier one, he noted.
He said that terrorism had had a negative impact on the country and damaged the society. He said the government wanted to ensure a better future for the coming generations.“By following the Uswa-e-Hasana, abhorring terrorism and giving a lesson of unity, harmony and brotherhood, we can spread the teachings of Islam in the world.”
He said Ulema should avoid statements that divide the society and should play their role for creating unity among the masses.He deplored the suicide attack in Saudi Arabia which claimed the lives of many worshippers and said that terrorism was the path of destruction.The federal minister distributed certificates among the Huffaz of the Al-Khalil Quran Complex and performed Dastarbandi.