ZFA Chief, Archbishop Joseph Arshad Discuss Interfaith Cooperation in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) Executive Director Halil Demir met Archbishop Dr Joseph Arshad, Bishop of Islamabad-Rawalpindi and President of the Pakistan Catholic Bishops’ Conference, to discuss interfaith harmony and humanitarian cooperation in Pakistan.

The meeting focused on the need for joint efforts to support vulnerable communities across the country and to strengthen understanding among people of different faiths.

During the engagement, the two leaders highlighted shared values, including compassion, mutual respect and service to humanity. They also noted the importance of interfaith dialogue in promoting social cohesion and building trust between communities.

Both sides stressed that religious communities could work together to respond to humanitarian challenges and improve the lives of people in need, without discrimination on the basis of faith or background.

The meeting reflected a shared commitment to human dignity, social welfare and bridge-building through dialogue and common values.