RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir has said that violence in Pakistan on the basis of incidents occurring in other countries will not be tolerated.

The remarks were made during a meeting with ulema from the Ahl-e-Tasheeh community in Rawalpindi, where matters related to national security and the role of religious scholars in promoting harmony were discussed, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations.

The military’s media wing said the army chief highlighted the important role of ulema in fostering unity, tolerance and national cohesion, particularly in countering misinformation, sectarian narratives and externally sponsored destabilisation efforts.

During the meeting, Munir also briefed participants on Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at regional de-escalation. He emphasised that religious sentiments must not be exploited to incite violence, reiterating that such actions would not be tolerated within the country.

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The participating ulema expressed their commitment to peace and stability and strongly condemned violence in the name of religion. They also assured full support to law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order.

Referring to Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, the army chief said Pakistan would not allow the use of Afghan soil for terrorism against its citizens. He reiterated the resolve to eliminate militants and their infrastructure through precise, intelligence-based operations.

He further stressed that the Afghan Taliban must ensure that their territory is not used for carrying out attacks against Pakistan.