ISLAMABAD: Over 100 Ulema from various schools of thought have declared the military operation ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ against militants in the North Waziristan tribal region as ‘Jihad’.
The edict was issued after a meeting of religious scholars organised by Sunni Ulema Board in Islamabad.
The decree referred verse no 33 of Surah-i-Almaidah, which says: “Crushing of the attempts to disrupt peaceful atmosphere in a Muslim state is Jihad.”
The decree said that the nation is bound to support the ongoing operation in North Waziristan.
15 militants killed in North Waziristan, Khyber agencies
At least five suspected militants were killed in a clash with security forces in the Mir Ali Tehsil of North Waziristan agency on Tuesday.
Separately, at least 10 suspected militants were killed when jet fighters targeted suspected militant hideouts in Koki Khel area and Tirrah area of the Khyber agency.
