At least 2,000 Pakistani religious scholars representing different schools of thoughts on Saturday issued a fatwa (religious decree) that declared suicide attacks, armed insurgency against a state and use of force in the name of imposing Shariah law (Islamic law) as forbidden in Islam.

Pakistani government officials meanwhile have said the unanimous decree is aimed at forming a united front against terrorism and extremism. This new development marks one of the unprecedented collective moves by Pakistani clerics against suicide attack and terrorism.

In this episode of Farakhabar, host Fawad Aman discusses the topic with following guests:

Sayed Eshaq Gailani, political analyst

Mawlawi Abdul Basir Haqqani, head of Kabul Ulema Council