SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The Pakistan Army has reasserted its commitment to supporting religious institutions and promoting education in remote regions.
The commanding officer met students, teachers, and community members during his visit, where he focused on the importance of religious education and the role of madrasas in nurturing future generations.
The visit was part of ongoing outreach efforts in order to strengthen ties with local communities and encourage educational development in the region. Furthermore, the students were provided with educational books and learning materials to support their studies.
In addition, teachers expressed appreciation for the gesture, noting that such assistance helps improve the learning environment in remote areas where educational resources often remain limited.
So far, the government representatives, students and teachers associated with madrasas represent an important national asset.
They mentioned that these institutions have historically played a central role in shaping moral guidance, promoting social harmony, and preserving religious scholarship across the country.
The Pakistan Army, they added, views the protection and support of mosques and madrasas as part of its broader responsibility to safeguard the cultural and spiritual foundations of the nation. The commanding officer acknowledged the resilience and dedication of educators working in challenging terrain.
He praised their continued efforts to provide religious and academic instruction to local children, describing their role as vital to the region’s stability and progress.
The visit also underlined the importance of countering extremist ideologies that have, in the past, sought to exploit remote areas for their own agendas.
They stressed that the country’s security forces, together with local residents, are committed to preventing the spread of harmful ideologies and maintaining peace in the region.
The Pakistan Army maintains that its outreach activities in the area aim to promote education, encourage stability, and focus the role of religious institutions as pillars of guidance and harmony within society.
