Religious leaders urge govt, Taliban to observe ceasefire
Religious leaders held a meeting in Lahore to discuss peace talks.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - The chief of the Taliban committee, Maulana Samiul Haq, held a session of religious leaders on Saturday to take the clerics into confidence regarding the peace negotiations.
A joint communique was released after conclusion of the Ulema and Mashaikh Convention.
As per details, the religious scholars have urged the government and Taliban to observe ceasefire for the sake of Allah.
They have requested the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to speak about peace instead of using weapons.
The religious leaders have also urged the government to review country s national and foreign policies.
They demanded to avoid any military operation or use of force against extremists, stating that military action will further deteriorate country’s law and order.
They warned both sides of the negotiating teams to be aware of the elements who are conspiring to make the talks process a failure.
The communique stressed upon the government‚ the Taliban‚ Ulema and media to play their role for solution to the issues facing the country.
Over 200 religious leaders attended the convention under the chairmanship of Member Taliban negotiating committee Maulana Sami ul Haq.
Announcing the joint communique‚ Maulana Sami ul Haq said that such Ulema conventions will also be held in Karachi and Islamabad.
He also announced to observe the coming Friday‚ as Youm-e-Dua (day of prayer) for the success of the dialogue process.
