By Our Correpondent
LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Thursday organized “Hum Sab Pakistan” Interfaith Conference to express national unity and interfaith solidarity.
Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad, Senior Vice President Engineer Khalid Usman, former LCCI President Muhammad Ali Mian, former Vice President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, senior political figures including Liaqat Baloch, Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, Chairman of LCCI Standing Committee on Interfaith Harmony Sardar Bishan Singh Bedi and religious scholars spoke on the occasion.
Provincial Minister Ramesh Singh Arora said that holding such interfaith events is a need of the hour. He said that Pakistan is a country for all its citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity. The efforts of the Lahore Chamber in advancing the cause of interfaith dialogue and harmony are truly commendable. It is time for all segments of society to unite and play a proactive role in building an atmosphere of respect, equality and peace.
LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad said that the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to promote interfaith harmony and will continue to lead initiatives that bring different communities together under the banner of peace and patriotism. He said that we salute the armed forces of Pakistan for their unmatched sacrifices in protecting our beloved homeland. At the same time, we also recognize and deeply value the contributions of religious minorities in the nation’s development. Their role in the country’s progress, democracy and social fabric is nothing short of remarkable. He said that a strong economy cannot be built in isolation from a strong and cohesive society and that both are essential for long-term national stability.
LCCI Senior Vice President Engineer Khalid Usman stressed the need for unity. He said that we may belong to different faiths but we are united by one identity, Pakistan. Our purpose must be collective progress, national strength and peace for all. He said that mutual understanding and respect are the building blocks of a just and prosperous society.
Former LCCI President Muhammad Ali Mian urged all segments of society to come together to build a stronger and more peaceful Pakistan. He said religious harmony is a necessity for national development. We must all work together to ensure that our future generations inherit a tolerant and united country.
Chairman of the Standing Committee on Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Bishan Singh Bedi, praised LCCI’s leadership for taking tangible steps to bring people of different faiths together. He highlighted how economic growth, communal peace and religious coexistence are interlinked and should be pursued together.
