Islamabad :
Advocacy group Press For Peace (PFP) has condemned the
brutal assassination of Punjab governor Salman Taseer and urged government to
curb the forces which are promoting hatred and violence in the country.
“PFP is concerned over increasing religious
intolerance in Pakistani society, where a large number of people are already
suffering from social and economic injustices.”
Said a statement issued by the spokesperson of Press
For Peace (PFP) here on Sunday.
Press for Peace (PFP) is an independent, non-partisan
and non-governmental research and advocacy organization.
The statement
called upon government of Pakistan to initiate required steps to create and
build an environment where citizens can live without any fear.
It said that this recent brutal killing shows
Pakistan has a long way to go.
The PFP asked all peace
loving people to join hands with moderate and sane voices to make a tolerant
and harmonious society as wished by the founder of Pakistan, Mr Jinnah.
“We all must unite
peacefully NOW! Only united in peace and understanding we can make the change.”
It said that Islam is
the religion of peace; therefore, scholars should highlight the true teaching,
which stems with love for mankind, forbearance and none- violence.