Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan hosted a National Symposium on 'Interfaith Harmony and Fundamental Rights-A Constitutional Imperative,' jointly organized by the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan and the Federal Judicial Academy. The event brought together distinguished jurists, scholars, diplomats, and policymakers to reaffirm Pakistan's constitutional and moral commitment to justice, equality, and coexistence.

Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, visited Pakistan on the invitation of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and delivered his Keynote Address. He emphasized that the principles of justice, compassion, and human fraternity are shared across all faiths and serve as a bridge for interfaith understanding and peaceful coexistence.

In his welcome address, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Khan Afridi observed that interfaith harmony is deeply embedded in the teachings of Islam, long before it became a constitutional imperative. It was reiterated that the protection of fundamental rights is the highest expression of justice.

The symposium also featured thematic addresses by Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Ms. Rabiya Javeri Agha, Chairperson, National Commission for Human Rights and Senator Farooq Hamid Naek.

In his concluding reflections, Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, former Chief Justice of Pakistan, emphasized that the judiciary has a sacred constitutional duty to protect equality, pluralism, and the rule of law.

The symposium concluded with the adoption of 'Declaration on Interfaith Harmony and Fundamental Rights,' reaffirming Pakistan's resolve to promote unity, tolerance, and justice as the foundation of its constitutional democracy.

The event was attended by Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, members of the district judiciary, representatives of the diplomatic corps, international development partners, eminent jurists, members of the Bar, civil society, and the media.

The proceedings of the symposium were live-streamed to the Judiciary and Bar across Pakistan, encouraging everyone to benefit from the valuable reflections shared.