ISLAMABAD: Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Wednesday vehemently condemned the propaganda campaign against Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, asking the international community not to drag games into politics.
The demand was put forward by speakers at a conference titled the role of religious leadership in promoting Sino-Pak relations in the context of Beijing Olympics 2022, held at the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII).
Speaking on the occasion, CII Secretary Dr. Ikram-ul- Haq said that Islam encourages sports as it’s an important tool for diplomacy. (Bishop of Pakistan) Bishop Nazir Alam was of the view that sports can help in creating harmony among different faiths and the Christian community of Pakistan will support the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Representative Jamiat Ulema Islam-F Mufti Imran said that the religious community will work side by side with the government and we wish good prayers for the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Member Pak- Afghan Youth Forum Reema Shaukat stressed that sports are the cornerstone of Pak-China friendship.
Former Ambassador and Vice Chairman Institute of Policy Studies Abrar Hussain told the audience that after hosting Winter 2022 Olympics Beijing will become the first city in the world to have hosted the Olympics twice.
Allama Tehmeed Jan Al- Azhari said that he appreciated the humane behavior of China towards the world in making sure the availability of vaccines.
Director Peace and Education Foundation Ghulam Murtaza said that Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 will strengthen Pak-China relations and will end racial and ethnic discrimination.
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, member Dr. Qari Abdul Rasheed was of the view that the prosperity of China is as important as Pakistan for us.
The seminar was attended by Secretary, Council of Islamic Ideology), Dr. Ikram-ul- Haq Bishop of Pakistan, Bishop Nazir Alam, Representative Jamiat Ulema Islam-F Mufti Imran , member Pak- Afghan Youth Forum Ms. Reema Shaukat , former ambassador and Vice Chairman Institute of Policy Studies), Abrar Hussain, Allama Tehmeed Jan Al- Azhari, Director Peace and Education Foundation Ghulam Murtaza , and Member Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Balochistan Chapter)Dr. Qari Abdul Rasheed