People, security forces sacrifices brought peace in FATA: Governor

F.P. Report

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Eng. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra said that due to successful operations led by Army, sacrifices by law enforcement agencies and people of FATA, peace has been restored in FATA while the state writ in all parts of Fata also been restored.

He added that to follow the “Paigham e Pakistan” which has been chalked out on the basis of Islamic teachings and the Constitution of Pakistan, is the need of the hour.  Further, he added, it is also a source of inspiration at the time, when we as nation are in the national reconstruction process.  This Statement, he said, will provide base for wiping out extremism, terrorism, sectarianism and linguistic oriented prejudices.

The Pakistan Army, the Governor said, have almost successfully cleared the country from terrorists. However, he added, the struggle against intellectual dishonesty could be made successful while following the “Paigham e Pakistan” in letter and spirit and for this purpose there is a need to implement this message in the entire country, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA in particular.

He was addressing as the chief guest at the launching ceremony of the “Paigham e Pakistan” at Governor’s House, Peshawar on Wednesday.  Minister of State, Mr. Ghalib Khan Advocate, Chairman royat e hilaal committee Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman, WafaqulMadaras Dr. Qibla Ayaz chairman of Council of Islamic Ideology, the Rector of the Islamabad based International Islamic University, Dr. Maasoom Yasinzai as well as provincial ministers and a number of tribal elders and teachers were also present on the occasion.The Governor said that Pakistan is blessed with best ever manpower.  Amongst the overall populace, he said, the youth, imbibed with the spirit of patriotism are in majority.  He said, unity in thoughts makes the unity in actions possible and in this connection the Paigham e Pakistan can contribute an important role.

To counter negative thinking, he added, promotion of constructive thinking and a national message based on correct ground realities is also the need of the time.  The Islamic Research Institute and the International Islamic University, Islamabad, he said, have rendered hard work in chalking out this document which have been further refined by Wafaqul Madaras, faculties of the universities and Ulama of madaras.

The Governor also stressed that the Paigham e Pakistan needs to be communicated to everywhere and the representative figures of all segments of the society.  To make this message in shape of Paigham e Pakistan disseminated abroad, he said, the embassies of Pakistan should also play their role.

While particularly referring to youth of Pakistan, he said, they need to contribute their role in shape of a collective struggle for making Pakistan a great country. Chairman Royat e Hilal committee Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman also address the conference.