Independent Report
QUETTA (November 12): Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has emphasized the influential role of religious scholars in fostering peace, political stability and sustainable development, calling for greater efforts to promote tolerance, mutual respect and harmony among different faiths and communities.
He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S), headed by its central chief Maulana Abdul Haq Sani, at Governor House Quetta.
The delegation comprised Maulana Khuzaima, JUI-S Balochistan chief Mufti Abdul Wahid Bazai and Maulana Faizul Haq Haqqani.
The participants exchanged views on the prevailing political and social situation in the country, with particular focus on peace and stability in Balochistan, development initiatives and measures for social reform.
Governor Mandokhail said religious scholars possessed considerable influence within society and could play a constructive role in encouraging peaceful coexistence, acceptance of differing viewpoints and dialogue among communities.
He maintained that stability required collective efforts and responsible engagement by all segments of society. Referring to political developments, he observed that political space did not remain vacant for long, making it essential for leadership to respond to emerging challenges through constructive engagement and measures aimed at improving public welfare.
The governor said political activity should contribute to social reform, protect public interests and advance collective development instead of becoming a source of further division.
Mandokhail stressed that sustained cooperation between political leadership, religious scholars and civil society was necessary to strengthen social cohesion and create an environment conducive to lasting peace and development in Balochistan.
