Religious Scholars’ Role Vital for Peace, Stability: Governor

QUETTA  |  Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has said religious scholars play a vital role in promoting lasting peace, political stability and sustainable development, urging them to encourage tolerance, mutual respect and interfaith harmony.

Governor meets JUI-S delegation led by Maulana Abdul Haq Sani, emphasizes tolerance, political stability and interfaith harmony

He made the remarks during a meeting with a Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) delegation led by its central chief, Maulana Abdul Haq Sani, at Governor House Quetta.

Religious Scholars’ Role Vital for Peace, Stability: Governor

The delegation included Maulana Khuzaima, JUI-S Provincial Chief Mufti Abdul Wahid Bazai and Maulana Faizul Haq Haqqani.

The meeting focused on the country’s political and social situation, peace and stability in Balochistan, development and social reforms.

Governor Mandokhail emphasized that religious scholars, through their influence in society, could help strengthen peaceful coexistence, respect for differing opinions and constructive dialogue among communities.

Referring to political developments, he said political vacuums were inevitably filled, but responsible leadership must ensure they are addressed through constructive engagement and public welfare initiatives.

He stressed that politics should serve social reform, public interests and collective progress, rather than deepen divisions.

The governor reaffirmed that cooperation among political leaders, religious scholars and civil society was essential to strengthening social harmony and achieving lasting peace and development in Balochistan.