Ashrafi hails newly appointed army chief

Says it was welcoming news that a Hafiz Quran had become the chief of army in Pakistan

LAHORE:

Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman and Special Representative for Prime Minister Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi on Sunday congratulated the newly appointed army chief General Asim Munir, saying the appointment had elevated the status of Pakistan in the world especially in Muslim countries.

Addressing a news conference at Baitul Aman here, he said that it was welcoming news that a Hafiz Quran had become the chief of army in Pakistan.

He lauded services of General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Ashrafi condemned the language used by Azam Swati against the state institutions.
He said all decisions should be taken in parliament and all must make all-out efforts to put the country on the road to progress and prosperity.