Punjab adds 8 religious scholars to interfaith harmony committee

The appointments were approved by Punjab Chief Minister and formally notified by the Auqaf Department. Secretary and Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta,

Lahore: The Punjab government has strengthened its efforts to promote religious harmony and social cohesion by appointing eight prominent religious scholars and spiritual leaders to the Ittehad-bain-ul-Muslimeen Committee Punjab.

The appointments were approved by Punjab Chief Minister and formally notified by the Auqaf Department. Secretary and Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, described the move as a significant step toward fostering mutual respect, tolerance, and unity among different schools of thought across the province.

The newly inducted members represent major religious traditions, including the Barelvi, Deobandi, Ahle-Hadith, and Shia schools. Their tenure on the committee will continue until April 16, 2029.

Dr. Bhutta praised the contributions of the religious leadership and expressed confidence that the newly appointed scholars would play an important role in promoting peace, strengthening sectarian harmony, and supporting coordinated efforts aimed at maintaining law and order throughout Punjab. He said their knowledge, experience, and influence within society would help advance the committee’s mission of building understanding and cooperation among diverse religious communities.