News Desk
Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi met Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf at Governor House, here on Monday.
During the meeting, both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest including religious affairs, Hajj arrangements, and the provision of facilities to pilgrims.
The Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi appreciated the measures taken to ensure effective Hajj arrangements and provide the best possible facilities to pilgrims. They also exchanged views on promoting religious affairs and spreading the universal message of Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH).
Separately, Nehal Hashmi attended the closing ceremony of the summit of chancellors, vice chancellors and rectors of universities from the Muslim world at Jamia Al-Ghazali as the chief guest.
In his address, he emphasized the need for unity among the Muslim Ummah, promotion of knowledge and research, stronger trade relations, and collective efforts to advance global peace. The Governor appreciated the efforts of Jamia Al-Ghazali Chancellor Mufti Abdul Rahim for bringing Islamic scholars and academic leaders together on a common platform.
He remarked that representatives of the Islamic world and distinguished scholars had gathered under one roof, making the occasion a memorable day for Karachi. He stressed that sustained efforts were needed to establish peace and eradicate poverty. Pakistan, he noted, was a peace-loving country committed to promoting peace, security and goodwill around the world. He added that, under the guidance of the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the leadership of the Field Marshal, Pakistan’s armed forces was striving for peace.
Referring to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, the Governor noted that Egypt, Türkiye and other Islamic countries were making efforts to assist the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering.