The launch of the IRF Peace Builders Pakistan Initiative, led by the Interfaith League Against Poverty (I-LAP)

The launch of the IRF Peace Builders Pakistan Initiative, led by the Interfaith League Against Poverty (I-LAP), was a deeply meaningful milestone for us. I-LAP is honored to have been selected by the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Peace Builders Forum to establish and lead this important initiative in Pakistan.

The initiative was officially launched in August 2026 in conjunction with Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, celebrating our shared commitment to peace, mutual respect, religious freedom, and national integration.

We were privileged to have:

Dr. Nelson Azeem, MNA (PML-N) Federal Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services, as our Chief Guest. His gracious presence and encouraging words made the occasion particularly special.

We were equally honored by the participation of our distinguished speakers:

Mr. Manzoor Masih, Member Minorities, National Commission for Human Rights
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram, Director General, Islamic Research Institute, IIUI
Allama Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi Chairman, Council of Islamic Ideology.
Maj. Gen. (R) Muhammad Samrez Salik
Air Chief Marshal (R) Sohail Aman, Ambassador to Syria, kindly shared inspiring video messages.

Our panel brought together:

Rev. Samson Sohail
Ms. Shagufa Jamal
Dr. Aftab Ahmed
Dr. Irum Khan
Dr. Majid Khan
Dr. Usman Ahmed Aeronauts.pk
Mr. Muhammad Israr Madani
Mr. Zafarullah Khan
Mr. Ghulam Murtaza
Mr. Khawaja Mazhar Iqbal
Ms. Asia Ashraf Asia Ashraf
Mr. Augustin Jacob
Ms. Najia Ayub Najia Ayub

Their diverse voices, thoughtful insights, and generous participation made the launch a truly enriching and hopeful beginning for this journey of peace and inclusion in Pakistan.

The launch of the IRF Peace Builders Pakistan Initiative, led by the Interfaith League Against Poverty (I-LAP)

IRF Peace Builders Pakistan Launch

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