{"id":488601,"date":"2025-07-06T08:49:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T03:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=488601"},"modified":"2025-07-06T08:49:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T03:49:27","slug":"shafqat-says-karbala-teaches-defiance-against-oppression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/shafqat-says-karbala-teaches-defiance-against-oppression\/","title":{"rendered":"Shafqat says Karbala teaches defiance against oppression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report<br \/>\nPESHAWAR<br \/>\nSpecial Assistant to the Chief Minister  for Science, Technology and Information Technology, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, has said that the tragedy of Karbala remains an eternal symbol of truth, sacrifice, and steadfastness, urging people to always raise their voices against oppression.<br \/>\nIn a statement issued in connection with Muharram-ul-Haram, Dr. Ayaz said that Imam Hussain (AS) stood firmly for truth in the face of tyranny, preferring martyrdom over submission. \u201cKarbala teaches us that heads may be severed for standing by the truth, but one should never bow to falsehood,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nHe noted that while the people of Kufa recognized Imam Hussain (AS) as being on the right path, their silence and inaction due to fear led to deep regret. \u201cThe lesson of Karbala is to support justice and truth at the right time instead of repenting later,\u201d he added.<br \/>\nDr. Ayaz emphasized that although the path of truth is difficult, Karbala proves that such a path leads to ultimate success. \u201cThose who walk this path are never alone\u2014Allah supports them,\u201d he stated.<br \/>\nHe called upon citizens to uphold the values of patience, unity, brotherhood, and tolerance during Muharram, and to reject sectarianism and hatred. \u201cThis is the true message of Karbala, and it is the responsibility of every individual to spread it,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report PESHAWAR Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Science, Technology and Information Technology, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, has said that the tragedy of Karbala remains an eternal symbol of truth, sacrifice, and steadfastness, urging people to always raise their voices against oppression. 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