Holding interfaith events need of hour: Arora

LAHORE:The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) organised "Hum Sab Pakistan" Interfaith Conference on Thursday to express national unity and interfaith solidarity.

Provincial Minister for Minorities Ramesh Singh Arora, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Interfaith Harmony Sardar Bishan Singh and LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad and other notables participated in the conference.

Provincial Minister for Minorities 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, he said.

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 recognise and deeply value the contributions of religious minorities in the nation’s development.

Chairman of the Standing Committee on Interfaith Harmony Sardar Bishan Singh highlighted how economic growth, communal peace and religious coexistence are interlinked and should be pursued together.