Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said that PTI the government is actively working to build consensus on the controversy over moon sighting in the country.

While addressing a consultative meeting over the issue in Islamabad, the minister said the government is working for national unity and reconciliation on the issue and trying to reduce differences.

The meeting was attended by members of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, SUPARCO, Meteorological Department, Ministry of Science and other concerned officials.

The meeting discussed the shahadat system, waiting period for shahadat and use of modern equipment before the announcement about moon sighting.

He said that the religious ministry will continue the consultation process with all the provinces and stakeholders. He also urged private committees to cooperate in this regard.

The minister said that the zonal committees would be made more dynamic and active in this regard.

He said he has directed Chairman Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad in holding continuous consultation meetings with all stakeholders and give suggestions to the ministry in this regard.