Religious Scholars Meet Punjab Governor, Discuss Issues Facing Country
UrduPoint (September 16, 2026) - A delegation of religious scholars from various schools of thought, led by the Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, met with the Governor of Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, and discussed different matters facing the country during a meeting at the Governor's House in Lahore on Wednesday.
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan stated that Islam teaches love, brotherhood, and peace. He emphasized the need for unity among religious scholars to uphold the country's integrity and put an end to chaos politics. He urged everyone to contribute to Pakistan's progress, prosperity, and stability, emphasizing political parties should set aside differences and prioritize national interests.
The governor noted that the world respects Pakistan today and highlighted the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)'s inclusive nature, representing people from all across the country. He assured that the security forces are committed to eradicating terrorism and would foil any anti-state conspiracies.
In response, the religious scholars clarified that they are not involved in protest politics and support peace and security in Pakistan. They firmly stated their opposition to sit-ins or protests.
Key Takeaways:
- Religious scholars met Punjab Governor Saleem Haider Khan to discuss national issues.
- The governor stressed on unity, peace, and stability for Pakistan's progress.
- Scholars expressed support for security measures against terrorism and rejected protest politics.