The Consul General of Pakistan in Chicago, Tariq Karim, addressed the inaugural ceremony of the 62nd Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), held in Rosemont, Illinois. The prestigious convention brought together a distinguished gathering of community leaders, elected officials, scholars, and dignitaries from across the United States.
In his remarks, Consul General Tariq Karim lauded the contributions of the Pakistani American community and the wider Muslim community in the United States toward socioeconomic development, civic engagement, and peacebuilding. He highlighted ISNA’s vital role as a platform for fostering dialogue, unity, and cooperation across communities.
“Pakistani Americans and the broader Muslim community have played a pivotal role in strengthening the fabric of American society while also serving as a bridge of friendship between Pakistan and the United States,” Consul General Karim noted.
He further emphasized the importance of interfaith and intercultural dialogue in cultivating mutual respect and creating a more inclusive and peaceful society. Concluding his address, he extended his best wishes to the ISNA leadership and participants for a successful and inspiring convention.
The ISNA Annual Convention, recognized as one of the largest gatherings of Muslims in North America, continues to serve as a hub for intellectual exchange, community empowerment, and interfaith collaboration.
