LAHORE: (Friday, December 19, 2025): Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has formally inaugurated the Center for Civility and Integrity Development (CCID). In this regard the inaugural ceremony was attended by CCID Patron and Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood, Brigadier Asjad Baloch, Col Rehan Khan, Director CCID Dr Shabbir Ahmad Khan and students. In his address, PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Ali highlighted the role of universities in social reform and national development. He stated that universities, in collaboration with national and provincial institutions, can play a vital role in promoting tolerance, patience, and mutual respect in society. He paid tribute to the armed forces and the national leadership for their services toward the country’s security and stability. Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood stated that universities are not only centers of teaching and learning but also spaces where individuals from diverse social, regional, and linguistic backgrounds interact. He emphasized that respect for differing viewpoints is a hallmark of a civilized society. Brigadier Asjad Baloch stressed the importance of enhanced cooperation and coordination between national institutions and universities. He noted that for the country’s security and protection, national and provincial institutions must work closely with academic institutions. He said that youth are the nation’s greatest asset and future, and that teachers play a frontline role in shaping the intellectual and moral foundations of the nation. Dr Shabbir Ahmad Khan welcomed the guests and briefed them on the objectives of the Center. He emphasized the need to strengthen the moral character of the younger generation alongside academic instruction. He said that the CCID aims to promote high ethical values among students so that they may become responsible citizens of society. Colonel Rehan Khan in his remarks emphasized the need for research on key national issues alongside teaching and learning. He pointed out that modern, well-structured research is essential to address societal imbalance, intolerance, and extremism, and that universities can effectively undertake this task through collaboration between faculty and students. At the conclusion of the ceremony, participants agreed on the need to further strengthen coordination between national and provincial institutions and universities. Faculty members and students reaffirmed their readiness to work side by side with national security institutions. Earlier, PU VC cut the ribbon and unveiled the commemorative plaque.