Meeting in Pakistan’s Karachi Rejects Scrutiny of Mosques, Seminaries under FATF Agenda
During the meeting, the panelists, who were representing various sects, not only expressed their grave concerns over the recent development but also warned the government of strong public outrage, if the decision to clamp down on religious seminaries was not withdrawn.
According to a declaration, the participants of the meeting unanimously rejected the FATF facilitation form and declared it illegal, unconstitutional and violation of the rights, religious freedom as well as the law, the news.com.pk reported.
They also threatened the authorities to use all legal means to protest against any attempt to violate their rights to religious freedom and sanctity of the mosques and seminaries.
The meeting also decided to consult legal experts to review the legal aspects of the questionnaire sent by the government.
