SIALKOT: The Government College Women University Sialkot (GCWUS) in collaboration with Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies and the Punjab Higher Education Commission organized a one-day peace seminar titled “Role of Academia in Peace building and Religious Tolerance” on Friday.
Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Professor Dr Yasir Nawaz Manj delivered an introductory lecture and thanked the chief guest and other participants. Addressing the participants, Dr Tanveer Qasim Rana highlighted the role of universities and teachers to promote religious tolerance.
Vice Chancellor GCWUS Prof Dr Zarrinn Fatima Rizvi emphasized the importance of character building with education and training in educational institutions. Dean Faculty of Management and Administrative Sciences Prof Dr Ilyas, Director of ORIC Prof Dr Muhammad Ashfaq, Director of Students Affairs Dr Shagufta Firdous and a large number of students participated in the seminar.