KARACHI : Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held an important meeting with prominent Shia scholars (Ulema-e-Jafaria) at the CM House to review arrangements for the upcoming religious occasions of Youm-e-Ali, Youm-e-Quds and Jumat-ul-Vida, and to discuss the prevailing regional situation.
The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by provincial ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Riaz Hussain Shah Shirazi, Senator Waqar Mehdi, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, and Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho.
Among the scholars present were Allama Syed Shahanshah Naqvi, Allama Nisar Ahmad Qalandri, Allama Syed Baqar Hussain Zaidi, Syed Shabar Raza and other religious leaders. The Chief Minister, the meeting began with prayers for the elevation of the ranks of Ali Khamenei and other martyrs.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding administrative and security arrangements for Youm-e-Ali, Youm-e-Quds and Jumat-ul-Vida. Participants also exchanged views on guiding the public in light of the situation that has emerged following the recent attacks on Iran.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that the country was currently facing a war-like situation and therefore the nation must demonstrate unity, brotherhood and patience. He emphasised that if the public were provided proper guidance about the prevailing circumstances, unnecessary issues could be avoided. Murad Ali Shah said maintaining peace and law and order in the city was the government’s responsibility.
He added that consultations with religious scholars were aimed at ensuring harmony and strengthening efforts to maintain peace. The meeting decided to further enhance security and administrative arrangements for the important religious days. The chief minister assured that the Sindh government was making the best possible security arrangements and urged religious scholars to cooperate with the government.
Participants agreed further to strengthen coordination between the Sindh government and religious scholars. The chief minister also appealed to the public to act responsibly and help maintain peace and order.
The meeting concluded with a consensus that the Sindh government and religious scholars would work together to promote peace, brotherhood and religious harmony across the province.
