Unity, clarity of purpose vital for curbing terrorism

LAHORE: In a significant development, the foreign diplomats, politicians and renowned scholars have unanimously set the tone for one voice against all faces of terrorism sabotaging Pakistan’s security and sovereignty and resolved to stay united with all pillars of state as well as people to help Pakistan in eradicating the menace once and for all.

According to a press release issued on Sunday, Talha Barki new member of the federal cabinet, Consul General of Turkiye Durmas Bastag, Consul General of Iran Mehr Mowahid Far, Acting Consul General of China Mr Cao, Political Officer of China Mr Fan, Political Officer of Japan Mochi Zuki, DG Khana-e-Farhang of Iran Masoudi, Cultural Counsellor of France Mr Fabrice, Head of Punjab Affairs of the British High Commission Mr Ben Warrington, Vice Chairman LDA Mian Marghoob Ahmed, Malik Riaz Member of Punjab Assembly, Dr Amjad Magsi President Professors and Lecturers Association of Punjab University etc. attended the Iftar on behalf of Muhammad Mehdi foreign affairs expert on his residence.

On this occasion, the participants raised their voices of unity and solidarity against terrorism in Pakistan. They said in clear words that they stand by Pakistan in the war against extremism and terrorism. They appreciated the efforts of the Pakistani army, parliamentarians and civil society in the efforts to eradicate terrorism and said that the international community would provide all possible support to Pakistan at this critical stage.

The host of the event, Foreign Affairs Expert Muhammad Mehdi, said that to win the war against terrorism, it is necessary to have mental harmony, unity and clarity of purpose among all institutions and people.

He said that mutual consultation of all political forces strengthens unity and this unity destroys the ambitions of terrorists. He further said that all stakeholders should rise above their personal interests and unite against terrorism so that we can pass on peace and stability to our future generations.