ISLAMABAD, 15 JULY (DNA) — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday termed JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s reported remarks regarding the country’s martyrs as “regrettable,” saying the sacrifices of Pakistan’s security forces were the foundation of the nation’s peace and stability.
In a statement, the governor said Pakistan’s mosques, Imambargahs and religious seminaries remained secure because of the sacrifices rendered by the armed forces, Frontier Corps and police personnel. He described the martyrs as the pride of the nation and said their sacrifices had ensured the country’s security and sovereignty.
Kundi said Pakistan was engaged in a war against terrorism, particularly against Fitna al-Khawarij, and stressed that political leaders should avoid making statements that could undermine the morale of security forces during such a critical time.
He said the country had achieved independence through immense sacrifices and continued to stand strong because of the bravery and dedication of its martyrs. Referring to Pakistan’s military preparedness, he added that the nation’s strength and resilience were a result of the sacrifices of its armed forces.
The governor alleged that Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s narrative would only please forces hostile to Pakistan and reiterated that the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the security forces and the families of martyrs. He urged the JUI-F chief to apologize to the nation and to the families of the martyrs over his reported remarks. — DNA
