The military’s chief spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has said only the state is authorized to announce jihad against an aggressor and not any individual or group.
Lt Gen Chaudhry, who has been on an official visit to Karachi, expressed these views on Sunday during his meetings with people from different walks of life.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) director general, Pakistani citizens belonging to different religions enjoy equal rights under the Constitution. He said unity could only be ensured through peace and equality.
“Divisions based on race or language are condemnable. All citizens of Pakistan are equal. No one can defeat us, if we stand united,” he added.
The military spokesperson was talking with reference to the recent conflict between Pakistan and India.
