Owais for unity to thwart nefarious designs of enemies.

PESHAWAR: The NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani has said, the nation is faced with serious challenges of extremism and terrorism. The sectarian divisions are being exploited by enemies to undermine our country and there is, therefore, dire need for maintaining unity and harmony among our ranks. In a message on the eve of Ashura-e-Muharram, the Governor has said, "I wish that we, as Muslims are able to understand the true spirit of Ashura and are able to derive meaningful lessons from this important historical event." The complete text of the message is given below. "The 10th of Moharram-al-Haram marks the supreme sacrifice offered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and his companions for the cause of sublime truth. The observance of Ashura throughout the Muslim world is in fact a pledge to raise a voice against tyranny and oppression and to hold the banner of righteousness aloft. Today the nation is faced with serious challenges of extremism and terrorism. Sectarian divisions are being exploited by enemies to undermine our country. There is, therefore a dire need for maintaining unity and harmony among our ranks so that we are able to thwart the evil designs of our hidden enemy, and work collectively for the prosperity and progress of the country. With these ground realities in mind, it becomes incumbent upon members of different sects of our society that they shun their differences and biases and work hand in hand as one nation and ensure a better future for our future generations. I wish that we, as Muslims are able to understand the true spirit of Ashura and are able to derive meaningful lessons from an important historical event".