By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited to attend the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XVI, a significant event in the global Catholic community. While the prime minister himself will not be making the journey, the Government of Pakistan will be represented by Minister of State for Religious Affairs Khail Das Kohistani and Punjab’s Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, who are scheduled to depart for Rome today.
Sources in Islamabad confirmed that both ministers will attend the ceremony on behalf of Pakistan, highlighting the country’s commitment to engaging with the international religious community and promoting interfaith dialogue. The invitation and the subsequent participation of these senior officials underscore Pakistan’s efforts to foster goodwill and strengthen diplomatic ties with the Vatican.
The presence of Khail Das Kohistani and Ramesh Singh Arora at such a high-profile event reflects Pakistan’s recognition of the importance of minority affairs and religious harmony, particularly at a time when global religious leaders play a pivotal role in peacebuilding and cross-cultural understanding.
