SARGODHA: Islamic Studies department of the University of Sargodha (UoS) organized a seminar titled ” The Impact of Interfaith Programmes in Pakistani Universities on Religious Tolerance and Understanding ” here on Thursday. The seminar aimed to foster a crucial understanding of the pivotal role of interfaith endeavors in promoting religious harmony within educational institutions. The event featured a distinguished guest speaker from the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) director coordination Dr Tanveer Qasim, who engaged students by shedding light on the importance of religious tolerance in the society. He said: ” Universities should serve as catalysts for nurturing an environment where students learn not only from textbooks but also must gain valuable knowledge for contribution to society. The HEC will provide a platform to universities for publishing research papers to promoting religious moderation and tolerance in the society ”.

he added. Chairman Seerat Chair Okara University
Dr Abdul Ghaffar emphasized the importance of interfaith harmony in modern globalization. During the interactive session, thought-provoking discussions and a question-answer session followed the guest speaker’s presentation, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject. During concluding remarks, the Chairman Department of Islamic Studies, Prof Dr Farhat Naseem Alvi expressed gratitude and gifted a precious book to Dr Tanveer Qasim, whereas the UoS also concluded its 6th International Conference on Pure and Applied Mathematics. During the conference, around 100 mathematicians across the world presented their research papers and discussed methods and different theories of mathematical perspective. They covered a varied range of topics including differential equations analysis, applications of mathematics in AI, algebra, and various equation models. The conference served as a catalyst for the faculty and students to explore academic research and potential knowledge in the field of mathemat
ics.