Overview
- Field Marshal Asim Munir told Shia ulema in Rawalpindi that violence in Pakistan linked to incidents in other countries will not be tolerated, according to the ISPR.
- He reaffirmed zero tolerance for terrorist activity planned from Afghan territory under Operation Ghazab lil‑Haq and pressed the Afghan Taliban to prevent such use of their soil.
- Religious leaders condemned violence carried out in the name of religion and pledged full support to state institutions and law enforcement to maintain peace and stability.
- Some participants outlined community backing for security forces, with Maulana Altaf Hussain saying 20 volunteers from each village would stand with the Army if required.
- Munir briefed scholars on Pakistan’s diplomacy for regional de‑escalation as Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a temporary pause in fighting, with reports citing requests from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Qatar.