Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony, Maulana Tahir Ashrafi has urged people to respect all religious sects.

Addressing a news conference in Peshawar on Tuesday, he stressed the need of religious harmony, particularly during the days of Ashur.

Speaking about situation in Afghanistan, he said Pakistan is desirous of peace in the neighboring country.

Maulana Tahir Ashrafi expressed the hope that Taliban and all other political parties in Afghanistan would sit together to establish peace in their country.

He said the region has remained under the shadow of terrorism and bloodshed for a long time.

The Special Assistant said Pakistan will not leave its soil to be used against Afghanistan and wants the same from its neighbor.

Source: Radio Pakistan