Proposal to recognise Israel: President clarifies the media report

*ISLAMABAD – President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday once again spoken over theissue of recognising Israel.*

*He clarified that the government is not considering any proposal to acceptIsrael. *

He met a delegation of ulema from different schools of thoughts at theGovernor House Lahore. Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar was alsopresent during the meeting.

President Alvi stressed the need to highlight true essence of Islam whileprojecting Islam’s inherited positive, polite and peaceful aspects. Hereiterated the government’s resolve to protect Namoos e Risalat.

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He said the government will consult ulema to play their effective role sothat Tahafuz e Namoos e Risalat and Blasphemy Laws are not misused. Ulemasshould fully cooperate with the government to ensure that sacred notionsare not misused to create conflicts, aggression and destruction of peace inthe country, he added.

The president said the government is not considering any change in theBlasphemy Law (clause 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code).