RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir Monday expressed deep respect for the Christian community and stressed the need for promoting greater interfaith harmony in society in order to follow Quaid’s true vision of a united and progressive Pakistan.
Moderator and President Bishops (Church of Pakistan and Bishop of Raiwind) Dr. Azad Marshall along with 13 members delegation of the Christian Community called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) here at General Headquarters, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, and religious and inter-faith harmony were discussed.
The COAS lauded the contributions of the Pakistani Christian Community in national development, including the promotion of quality education, healthcare, and philanthropic services and the outstanding role played by them for the defense of the motherland.
The Army Chief emphasized, “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 into his own hands in a civilized society”.
The Christian Community members acknowledged the Pakistan Army’s efforts in combating terrorism and providing a secure environment for the minorities in the country.
They appreciated the Army Chief’s gesture as an inspiration for Pakistani minorities to take a greater and more active part in nation-building and in restoring their faith in a cohesive and tolerant society.
