ISLAMABAD: Interim Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Religious Affairs Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi and Pakistani Diaspora in Middle East and Islamic Countries denounced attempts by certain individuals to exploit ambiguities arising from Supreme Court verdict in Mubarak Ahmed Sani case for political purposes.

Addressing to media persons with caretaker Minister for Information, he asked detractors of verdict to use legal avenues to address issues, rather than opting for street protests or violence. This is particularly crucial, considering impossibility of allowing use of banned material in Pakistan.

Urging Punjab government to submit review petition to Supreme Court of Pakistan, he emphasised fundamental belief in finality of Prophet (PBUH) as last Prophet of Allah, which was an integral part of Muslim faith.

According to Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, this matter is settled. Every Muslim is entrusted with safeguarding sanctity of finality of holy Prophet (PBUH). He appealed to everyone to foster an environment that ensures stability and peace of country remains undisturbed.

Religious freedom of every Pakistani including non-Muslims is enshrined in Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Similarly, rights of non-Muslim Pakistanis are safeguarded in constitution. It is essential to ensure the protection of their rights as well.

Praising efforts of law enforcement agencies for ensuring peaceful elections nationwide, he called upon YouTubers and social media activitists to refrain from causing disturbances, emphasising that Pakistani Muslims unanimously uphold sanctity of finality of Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Murtaza Solangi said that some elements were using social media platforms to incite violence, which was an illegal activity. Addressing press conference along with Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Interfaith Harmony Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, he said government would take strict action against such illegal activities under law. He said that freedom of expression under Article 19 of the Constitution was not unlimited, rather it was subject to law of land.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 23 2024

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