Awareness Seminar on Religious Minorities at USKT
The Department of Islamic Studies, at the University of Sialkot, organized an awareness seminar on the topic "Religious Minorities in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges, and the Way Forward." The Chief Guest, Dr. Riaz Ahmad Saeed, Chairman of Islamic Thought and Culture at the National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, talked about the misuse of blasphemy laws and how it impacts our society. He shared lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), encouraging kindness and respect for minorities like Christians, Hindus and Jews in our country. Dr. Saeed also urged teachers and religious leaders, to guide students toward peace and tolerance. Dr. Navid Jamil Malik, Dean of Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, in his ending remarks, appreciated the discussions and focused on creating a more tolerant society. The event ended with an engaging question-and-answer session. The worthy Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq Ur Rahman, has always been concerned about the rights of minorities, and believes that such seminars promote better understanding and harmony in people.
