ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday called on citizens to promote interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence among various sections of society, as the world marks “International Day for Tolerance.”
The world marks Nov. 16 every year as the International Day for Tolerance to shed on growing incidents of intolerance worldwide, despite the international community more connected with each other now than ever before.
Programs and seminars are held in countries across the world to denounce sectarian tensions, violent extremism, human rights violations and religious discrimination.
“On this day, I call upon all citizens, particularly our youth, to stand firm against prejudice, discrimination, and hate in every form,” Zardari said, according to the Press Information Department (PID).
“I urge all segments of society, including religious scholars, representatives of minorities and the media, to educate the people about the spirit of love, tolerance, brotherhood and unity for making Pakistan into a safe haven with tolerance, unity, and social cohesion being the hallmarks.”
