Sufi teachings can protect youth from cultural onslaught: PM.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said development of Pakistan on model of Riasat-e-Madinah was his ultimate mission.

Talking to a delegation of renowned religious scholars here, the prime minister said practising the model of State of Madinah was essential for Muslims to gain prominence among comity of nations.

According to a statement issued by PM Office, the prime minister said the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a role model for all humans which could guarantee their success in all spheres of life.

The prime minister emphasised the need for promotion of national identity and teachings of great Sufi saints in this hi-tech era as they are inevitable to protect the youth from cultural onslaught and acquaint them with Islam and indigenous values.

He said every aspect of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)'s life had been well-recorded in the history which could help resolve the issues, confronting the followers in their lives.

He told the delegation that the objective behind establishing Seerat Chairs in the universities was to promote comprehensive research and acquaint the students and youth about Holy Prophet's life as well as Islam.

The meeting discussed the prime minister's speech at the UN General Assembly in which he had effectively highlighted the issues of Kashmir, real concept of Islam, blasphemy and Islamophobia.

They also deliberated over the initiatives including the establishment of Seerat Chair at the universities, Al-Qadir University, Langar Khana under Ehsaas Programme, and a plan to launch a television channel to promote real image of...