Pak religious clerics form global council to counter anti-Islam conspiracies

Peshawar, Aug 31(ANI): Prominent religious clerics in Pakistan have formed 'The World United Ulema and Mashaikh Council' (WUUMC) to counter anti-Islam conspiracies and tackle them at national and international forums.

WUUMC Chairman Maulana Shoaib and Secretary General Mahmoodul Hassan said that other religious scholars from India, Afghanistan and Iran are expected to join the council soon.

According to The Daily Times, the council would work to promote peace and discourage sectarianism in the region.

The council would also take concrete steps to resolve differences amongst religious leaders of different sects. (ANI)