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. 

The religious decree comes after Pakistani madrasas have for years been accused of involvement in terrorism and brainwashing of insurgents.

In this episode of Tawde Khabare host Zabi Sadat discusses the topic with the following guests: 

Mohammad Ibrahim Rahimi, head of civil society and political party unity commission
Malalai Shenwari, HPC member 
Meya Gul Wasiq, political activist 
Idris Stanikzai, head of youth movement