Central Information Secretary of Pakistan People’s Party and former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Faisal Karim Kundi, Thursday said that people from diverse religious backgrounds in Pakistan are experiencing the liberty to observe their faiths and engage in mutual celebrations.
Speaking at the International Interfaith/Religious Harmony Conference, he emphasized the state’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights of its citizens.
Faisal Karim Kundi emphasized the importance of fostering dialogue to uphold the cherished principles of social and religious diversity, promoting national cohesion.
Organised by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) and All Neighbors USA, the summit aimed to catalyze dialogue, collaboration, and mutual understanding among varied religious and cultural communities within Pakistan and beyond.
The International Religious Freedom and Interfaith Harmony Summit, bringing together a diverse range of global leaders, religious figures, government officials, and civil society representatives, took place on April 25, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel Islamabad.
The summit emphasized religious freedom and interfaith harmony as crucial elements for peace, development, and social cohesion amidst rising challenges to religious freedom and escalating extremism and intolerance globally.
Serving as a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and exploring innovative approaches to promote religious tolerance and understanding, the event was graced by distinguished speakers and experts from various backgrounds, including government officials, religious leaders, and representatives of international organizations. Syed Kausar Abbas, Executive Director of SSDO, underscored the significance of interfaith harmony and the role of religious communities in Pakistan, stressing the need to align state policies with the vision articulated in the August 11th address by Quaid-e-Azam.
