Peaceful observance of Ashura-e-Muharram: PUC issues Paigham-e-Pakistan code of conduct

LAHORE:Pakistan Ulema Council issued Paigham-e-Pakistan Code of Conduct to ensure peace, law and order during the month of Muharram-ul-Harram with the coordination of leading scholars belonging to all religious schools of thought.

In the chair of Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, President International Interfaith Harmony Council, the leadership of different religious schools of thought issued Paigham-e-Pakistan code of conduct.

The Ulema and Mashaykh from all religious schools of thought agreed to follow the code of conduct to ensure peace and religious harmony during Muharram. They said that any individual violating the code of conduct will not be supported at any forum.

The meeting was attended by leading scholars, including Allama Arif Wahidi, Pir Naqeebur Rehman, Sahibzada Hassan Hasibur Rehman, Maulana Nauman Hashir, Allama Tahirul Hassan, Maulana Abu Bakar Sabri, Maulana Munibur Rehman, Qari Mubashar Raheemi, Maulana Tahir Aqeel Awan and others.

The meeting condemned Israeli aggression against Iran, adding Israel and its allied forces working for the conspiracy of Israel, adding Iran is Pakistan’s neighboring Muslim country and Iran has the right as per international laws to protect itself.

The meeting noted that Islamic world has adopted a solid stance in the leadership of Saudi Arabia and the position of Pakistan on Iran situation is according to the wish of the people of Pakistan.

The meeting announced assuring the people and the government of Iran full support of Pakistan and its people. The meeting also lauded the efforts on part of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Russia for the ceasefire in the region.

The meeting also demanded China, Russia, United Nations, European Union and OIC to play their role in the cause of the rights of the people of Palestine. The world community should play its responsible role against the conspiracies of India and Israel. The meeting also issued Code of Conduct to ensure peace, harmony and law and order in the country during Muharram.