The PR & Communications Department of Ziauddin University organised the 26th series of ZU Dialogues, titled “Religion, Respect, and Responsibility: Fostering Interfaith Harmony for Pakistan’s Better Future,” bringing together religious leaders, scholars, and community representatives to promote dialogue, respect, and peaceful coexistence.
The dialogue aimed to promote mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among diverse faith communities, while highlighting the role of interfaith harmony in strengthening Pakistan’s social cohesion, stability, and collective well-being.
The event featured prominent experts, including the Reverend. Fredrick John, Bishop of Karachi and Balochistan, Diocese, Church of Pakistan; Tushnamaity Patel, Business Leader, Social Advocate, and Representative of the Parsi Community; Professor Manoj Chouhan, President, National Interfaith Harmony Council and Hindu Scholar, and Dr Syed Muzaffar Hussain, Assistant Professor, Islamic Studies, Ziauddin University. The session was moderated by Dr. Sumaira Khawaja Punjwani, Principal, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ziauddin University.
Speaking during the dialogue session, Reverend. Fredrick John said that “While we are diverse, we remain united, and without the guidance of preachers and teachers, true understanding in society would not be possible, as they have shaped and will continue to shape our social values.”
Emphasising ethical living and social responsibility, Tushnamaity Patel stated, “Good thoughts, good words, and good deeds, if we truly incorporate these three principles into our lives, no one needs to ask which religion we belong to.”
Addressing the importance of peace and harmony, Prof. Manoj Chouhan remarked, “To build a society rooted in understanding, we must consciously choose peace, love, and brotherhood, because these values are the true path to unity.”
Presenting the Islamic perspective, Dr. Syed Muzaffar Hussain said, “Islam teaches that human beings were created into nations and tribes only for recognition, not superiority, and that Allah dignifies every individual. This places a responsibility on all of us to honour, respect, and protect the dignity of one another.”
Earlier, in his welcome address, Amir Shahzad, Convener, ZU Dialogues, thanked all the guest speakers and said, “Dialogue rooted in love across religions helps us understand how to move forward together. Pakistan is a beautiful and vibrant country where people of all faiths and backgrounds live together in harmony, fostering love, brotherhood, and a shared vision for peace. Such conversations teach us how to coexist better and carry forward a meaningful message of unity and mutual respect”.
The event concluded with remarks by Dr. Pamela Marshall, Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, and words of wisdom by Kermin Parekh, Academic Consultant, with both speakers emphasising that lasting harmony is nurtured through love, shared responsibility, and ongoing dialogue.
The dialogue aimed to promote mutual respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among diverse faith communities, while highlighting the role of interfaith harmony in strengthening Pakistan’s social cohesion, stability, and collective well-being.
The event featured prominent experts, including the Reverend. Fredrick John, Bishop of Karachi and Balochistan, Diocese, Church of Pakistan; Tushnamaity Patel, Business Leader, Social Advocate, and Representative of the Parsi Community; Professor Manoj Chouhan, President, National Interfaith Harmony Council and Hindu Scholar, and Dr Syed Muzaffar Hussain, Assistant Professor, Islamic Studies, Ziauddin University. The session was moderated by Dr. Sumaira Khawaja Punjwani, Principal, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ziauddin University.
Speaking during the dialogue session, Reverend. Fredrick John said that “While we are diverse, we remain united, and without the guidance of preachers and teachers, true understanding in society would not be possible, as they have shaped and will continue to shape our social values.”
Emphasising ethical living and social responsibility, Tushnamaity Patel stated, “Good thoughts, good words, and good deeds, if we truly incorporate these three principles into our lives, no one needs to ask which religion we belong to.”
Addressing the importance of peace and harmony, Prof. Manoj Chouhan remarked, “To build a society rooted in understanding, we must consciously choose peace, love, and brotherhood, because these values are the true path to unity.”
Presenting the Islamic perspective, Dr. Syed Muzaffar Hussain said, “Islam teaches that human beings were created into nations and tribes only for recognition, not superiority, and that Allah dignifies every individual. This places a responsibility on all of us to honour, respect, and protect the dignity of one another.”
Earlier, in his welcome address, Amir Shahzad, Convener, ZU Dialogues, thanked all the guest speakers and said, “Dialogue rooted in love across religions helps us understand how to move forward together. Pakistan is a beautiful and vibrant country where people of all faiths and backgrounds live together in harmony, fostering love, brotherhood, and a shared vision for peace. Such conversations teach us how to coexist better and carry forward a meaningful message of unity and mutual respect”.
The event concluded with remarks by Dr. Pamela Marshall, Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, and words of wisdom by Kermin Parekh, Academic Consultant, with both speakers emphasising that lasting harmony is nurtured through love, shared responsibility, and ongoing dialogue.
