Hawzah News Agency- Hojatoleslam Shabbir Hassan Maisami, who leads the central Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan, was accompanied by a delegation during the meeting with Ayatollah al-Najafi, according to a report by Hawza News Agency.
During the meeting, Maisami presented a detailed report on the activities of organizations affiliated with Pakistan's Shia community, which operate under the supervision and guidance of Hojatoleslam Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi, head of the Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan.
The Pakistani cleric revealed that more than 54 mosques were constructed across various regions of Pakistan in 2026 alone. He also reported that religious preachers were dispatched to 2,800 locations nationwide during the holy month of Ramadan, while mourning ceremonies were held at 3,500 venues during the first decade of Muharram—efforts he described as instrumental in raising religious awareness, promoting the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them), and strengthening the community's religious culture.
Maisami further highlighted public welfare and humanitarian services, noting that in areas of Pakistan facing severe shortages of clean drinking water, multiple projects are underway to supply and distribute safe, hygienic water—benefiting approximately three million people daily.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Grand Ayatollah Bashir Hussain al-Najafi expressed appreciation for the religious, social, and welfare activities carried out in Pakistan. He commended the initiatives in mosque construction, the promotion of religious teachings, attention to public needs, and the provision of clean drinking water.
The meeting comes as Pakistan's Shia community continues to face sectarian violence and targeted attacks. In late 2024, at least 42 people were killed in a brutal attack on Shia Muslims in Kurram district, and earlier that year, 28 people were killed in a shooting targeting Shia pilgrims in Baluchistan. Ayatollah al-Najafi has previously condemned such attacks and called on the Pakistani government to ensure the protection of Shia citizens.
Ayatollah al-Najafi, one of the Grand Ayatollahs in Najaf, has long been a vocal advocate for the rights of Shia communities worldwide. In past meetings with Pakistani clerics, he has emphasized the importance of unity and urged scholars to address the needs of the faithful.
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