MIRPURKHAS: Spiritual leader of Hur Jamaat, 8th Pir Pagara Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi-III has exhorted his disciples to stand by Pakistan Army and strengthen the country, which is passing through a precarious stage in its history.

He told media persons after speaking to thousands of disciples at Faqeer Fateh Ali Rajar village, Girhor Shareef union council in Sindhri taluka, on Sunday that the countries where military was weak were exposed to instability and disturbances. A strong army guaranteed security and stability of a country hence it was their responsibility to strengthen Pakistan’s military, he said.

Pir Pagara, who was on a weeklong visit of interior of Sindh, asked his followers to observe prayers five times daily, take part in tree plantation campaigns, keep their cattle at their farmland and houses, ensure education of their girls, give share in property to women as per Shariat and take care of their neighbours.

Local leaders of the Jamaat, Darya Khan Rajar, Faqeer Allah Bux Rajar, Faqeer Qalandar Bux Rajar, Faqeer Yaqoob Chanhiyoon, Faqeer Sarwar Ali Chanhiyoon, retired Major Faqeer Rasool Bux Chanhiyoon, Faqeer Muhammad Ali Chanhiyoon and notables of the area were present on this occasion.

Published in Dawn, December 9th, 2024

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