ISLAMABAD
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Sunday said that the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Ajmer Sharif stands as a powerful symbol of interfaith harmony, peace, and love values that are urgently needed in today\u2019s divided world.
\nHe was speaking at a prestigious ceremony held at the Islamabad Club to mark the nomination of Dr. Afshan Malik (Shehr Bano) as the official representative (Khalifa) of Dargah Ajmer Sharif in Pakistan.
\nThe event brought together prominent figures from political, social, business, journalistic, and diplomatic circles.
\nGovernor Faisal Karim Kundi, was the chief guest at the ceremony. Congratulating Dr. Afshan Malik on her nomination, he lauded her commitment to Sufi values and service to the community.
\nIn his address, Governor Kundi highlighted the universal appeal of Ajmer Sharif, saying, \u201cThe shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is among the most revered spiritual sites in South Asia, attracting not only Muslims but Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians alike. It stands as a symbol of interfaith harmony, peace, and love.\u201d
\nReferring to rising communal tensions in India, he said, \u201cAt a time when interfaith harmony is under serious threat in India, spiritual sanctuaries like Ajmer Sharif stand as bastions of truth, tolerance, and resistance.\u201d
\nSpeaking at the event, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Alisher Qodirov, emphasized the influence of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz and other Sufi saints across South and Central Asia.
\n\u201cThe teachings of these saints have spread the true message of Islam humanity, peace, and equality not just in the subcontinent but also in Central Asia. Ajmer Sharif remains a spiritual center for devotees from around the world,\u201d he said, extending heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Afshan Malik.
\nIn her speech, Dr. Afshan Malik expressed her deep gratitude and commitment to spreading the teachings of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
\n\u201cMy goal is to promote the values of humanity, brotherhood, and tolerance. Sufi shrines have always been centers of love, service, and unity,\u201d she said.
\nShe added that the teachings of Khwaja Sahib are a guiding light for all of humanity, transcending religious and sectarian boundaries.
\nHafiz Muhammad Shabbir, Chairman of the Pak-Kuwait Business Forum and host of the event, called Dr. Afshan Malik\u2019s appointment a matter of pride for Pakistan. \u201cThis milestone will play a key role in amplifying the message of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti,\u201d he remarked.
\nFormer Minister and PML-Q leader Dr. Amjad, FPCCI\u2019s Karim Azeer Malik, and Shaista Hameed of the Insaniyat Foundation also addressed the gathering and praised Dr. Afshan Malik\u2019s contributions to social and spiritual causes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Sunday said that the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Ajmer Sharif stands as a powerful symbol of interfaith harmony, peace, and love values that are urgently needed in today\u2019s divided world. He was speaking at a prestigious ceremony held at the Islamabad Club to mark the nomination […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":482224,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-482209","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n