Cardinal Joseph Coutts Receives Pakistan’s Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Award for Promoting Interfaith Harmony
Cardinal Joseph Coutts, the Archbishop emeritus of Karachi, was honored with Pakistan’s prestigious Tamgha-i-Imtiaz award in recognition of his tireless efforts to foster peace among people of various religions.
The award was bestowed upon Cardinal Coutts by Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on the country’s 78th Independence Day. This distinguished honor is given to civilians who have made exceptional contributions to the nation, both locally and internationally.
President Zardari, in his address during the ceremony, lauded Cardinal Coutts for his commitment to promoting dialogue among different religious communities and advocating for social welfare and minority rights. The Cardinal’s initiatives have significantly impacted healthcare, education, and community well-being across Pakistan.
Recognizing Cardinal Coutts’ dedication to fostering interfaith harmony, President Zardari praised him for his service to humanity and for his role in uniting people of different faiths. The President described Cardinal Coutts as an inspiration for all Pakistanis, emphasizing his influence on peace and prosperity within the nation.
Among the 104 individuals recognized at the awards ceremony, scheduled for March 23, 2025, were Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem and the late mountaineer Murad Sadpara, who was posthumously awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his remarkable contributions to mountaineering.
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