NOWSHERA: Incidents of terrorism and extremism are increasing, said Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman Friday while addressing a large gathering in Aza Khel, Nowshera.
A large number of people from not only Pakistan, but across the globe were present at the gathering held to celebrate 100 years of JUI-F.
The ground in Azakhel area of Nowshera in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was turned into a city of camps to welcome the people.
The imam of Kaaba, Saleh bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, with a 10-member delegation from Saudi Arabia, has come from Saudi Arabia for the occasion.
Members of JUI from America, London and other parts of the world were in attendance at the gathering.
The imam of Kaaba had arrived in Peshawar on Thursday to attend the centennial celebration of JUI, to be held between April 7 and 9.
Upon arrival at Bacha Khan International Airport, the imam and Saudi Arabia religious affairs minister were warmly welcomed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and Fazl-ur-Rehman.
The imam of Kaaba is on a visit over the invitation of Fazl. He is expected to deliver the sermon and lead Friday prayers.
According to spokesperson of JUI-F, Abdul Jalil, four million people are expected to attend the celebration, along with delegates from 52 countries.
Saudi religious affairs minister speaks in Azakhel
The military alliance will face issues posed to the nations part of it, said the Saudi Arabia religious affairs minister while addressing the gathering in Azakhel.
While congratulating Fazl over the centenary celebrations, the minister said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had strong ties just like two brothers do.
