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PU ISCS organizes seminar
PU ISCS organizes seminar


LAHORE: (Monday, April 27, 2015): Punjab University Institute of Social & Cultural Studies Center for peace and security studies in collaboration with Centre for Peace and Development Initiative (CPDI) Islamabad organized a seminar on “Protecting the Rights of Minorities in creating a Peaceful Pakistani Society.” The panelist consisted of Dean Faculty of Behavioral Sciences Prof Dr Muhammad Zakria Zakar, Department of Archaeology Chairman Prof Dr Farzand Mashi and ISCS Assistant Professor Dr Ahmed Usman while faculty members and a large number of students were present on the occasion. The aim of the seminar was to create awareness among academia and students about the importance of protecting the rights of minorities in Pakistan. The panelists shared their thought and elucidated how an inclusive society could create peace, stability and social tranquility. They were of the view that Pakistani society could drift towards intolerance and militancy if minorities are further marginalized. The panelists also underlined the importance of peaceful coexistence of all segments of society for a health and vibrant social system.