Ambassador Masood Khan told a group of faith leaders representing different religions that Pakistan is making efforts to unite people and strengthen ties between communities.
The representative of Pakistan addressed the round table organized by the embassy, which focused on promoting peace and understanding among different religious communities and assimilated communities.
“Such gatherings provide a platform for broader reflection on one’s faith,” said Masood Khan.
He urged participants to break down barriers that divide people and focus on equality.
Faith leaders, diplomats, representatives of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), the US Institute of Peace (USIP), think tanks and civil society participated in the dialogue.
Addressing the issue of religious minorities, Ambassador Masood Khan called the killing of minorities a crime against humanity.
He told the audience that the government is doing everything possible to prevent religious intolerance and abuse of speech laws.
Former US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne Patterson, who attended the event, said interfaith dialogue can end violent extremism.
Daniel Spiro, representing the Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society (JIDS), said it was important to respect the common heritage of the Abrahamic religions and treat all people with dignity.
Dr. Surinder Singh Gill, Director of the American Organization, praised Pakistan for facilitating the Sikh pilgrimage and the Kartarpur Corridor initiative, a peace initiative that has been praised by the international community.
Other speakers, including Human Center President Rizwan Jaka, All Neighbors member Mike Crowe, American Indian Coalition member Alok Srivastava, and social activist and renowned artist Ms. Karina Howe and Pakistani American Community leader Aisha Khan, expressed similar sentiments calling for a resolution of tensions . and foster cooperation between communities.
The speaker emphasized the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the government’s efforts to protect the rights of minorities in Pakistan.
Despite the challenges, all faith leaders expressed confidence in progress and cooperation for a more inclusive and just society.
