Overview
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif called tolerance and mutual understanding the need of the hour in the face of rising extremism and conflict.
- She cited the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as a model of patience and compassion, saying Islam teaches peace, patience, and forbearance.
- Maryam urged citizens to adopt patience and positive conduct, reaffirming her government’s resolve to foster harmony and a peaceful, progressive society.
- In separate remarks, she criticized recent Supreme Court judges’ resignations, questioning why their conscience did not surface earlier and labeling them “political consciences.”
- Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Advocate Syed Shafqat Ali Shah issued parallel appeals that stressed dialogue, respect for dissent, and inclusivity as foundations for social stability.