DG ISPR Visits Jamia Tur Rasheed, Holds Interactive Session with Scholars

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, visited Jamia Tur Rasheed in Karachi and held an interactive open session with students and religious scholars, the military’s media wing said on Sunday.

Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry was warmly received and met the seminary’s patron, Mufti Abdur Raheem, along with other senior scholars. The session was described by participants as an “effective platform to bridge the gap between the Pakistan Army and the public and to strengthen mutual trust.”

During the event, students and scholars engaged in a live question-and-answer session, discussing topics including the implementation of Islamic law (Sharia) in Pakistan, as well as issues related to the TTP, Afghanistan, and the TLP. Jamia Tur Rasheed shared a video showing a student highlighting his interaction with the DG ISPR on Sharia implementation.

Speaking to the media, one student remarked, “The Pakistan Army is defending both the country and Islam.”

The session concluded with attendees expressing their gratitude to the DG ISPR and reaffirming their support for the armed forces, praising their role in safeguarding the nation. Students and scholars appreciated the opportunity to engage directly with the military leadership, emphasizing the importance of mutual understanding and cooperation.