Religious scholars have urged political parties to forge a national accord requiring collective efforts to steer the country out of crises. In a joint declaration adopted at the 'Convention for Pakistan Accord', the scholars and leaders from all religious schools of thoughts emphasized the necessity for all stakeholders to jointly formulate a covenant for the betterment of the nation. The convention organized by the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) was chaired by its Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi. Source: Radio Pakistan