Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir Monday expressed deep respect for Christian community and stressed upon the need for promoting greater interfaith harmony in society in order to follow Quaid’s true vision of a united and progressive Pakistan.
According to a statement by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Moderator and President Bishops (Church of Pakistan and Bishop of Raiwind) Dr Azad Marshall along with 13 members’ delegation of Christian Community called on at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, religious and inter-faith harmony were discussed.
The COAS lauded the contributions of Pakistani Christian Community in national development, including promotion of quality education, healthcare and philanthropic services and outstanding role played by them for the defence of the motherland.
The army chief emphasised that Islam is a religion of peace and there is no space for intolerance and extremism in Islam and society.
"No one can be allowed to take law in his own hands in a civilised society,” he added.
Members of the Christian community acknowledged Pakistan Army’s efforts in combating terrorism and providing secure environment to the minorities in the country.
They appreciated army chief’s gesture as an inspiration for Pakistani minorities to take greater and more active part in nation building and in restoring their faith in a cohesive and tolerant society.