By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: On On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, Sundas Foundation organized an interfaith conference in Lahore titled “Humanity and Blood Donation,” bringing together religious leaders from various faiths, civil society representatives, students, and people from diverse walks of life.
The event was graced by Deputy Consul General of China, Mr. Cao Ki, and Deputy Consul Wang Yaqiang as chief guests. Religious leaders from the Muslim, Christian, Hindu, and Sikh communities participated and emphasized the vital importance of blood donation as the highest expression of humanity.
Prominent speakers included Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology Dr. Raghib Naeemi, Mufti Ashiq Hussain, Pastor Alexander Javed, Hindu leader Pandit Ratan Lal, and Sikh leader Sardar Jagjeet Singh.
They jointly expressed that compassion and service to humanity are shared values across all religions. “When it comes to saving a life, no religion poses a barrier,” they stated, calling blood donation a noble deed, a continuing charity (sadaqah jariyah), and a true act of humanitarian service.
Founder and President of Sundas Foundation, Mr. Muhammad Yaseen Khan, in his address, highlighted that with the unwavering support of the public, the Foundation is operating 12 centers across the country to provide free blood to patients suffering from thalassemia, hemophilia, and other blood-related disorders. “Blood donation is not just a gift—it is the gift of life,” he remarked, urging everyone to take part in this noble cause.
During the conference, participants pledged to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to stand with children affected by thalassemia by donating blood regularly to keep their hope alive.
Speakers also shed light on the critical need for blood donations in Pakistan, stating that over 300,000 blood bags are required each month nationwide. They urged the youth to come forward so that no life is lost due to a lack of blood.
The religious leaders collectively stressed the urgent need for interfaith harmony, mutual tolerance, and unity in Pakistan, underscoring that true service to humanity transcends all religious and social divides.
