Moot on Arabic language

LAHORE: Punjab University’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood has said that Arabic language belongs to an ancient civilisation and by learning it one can understand not only the affairs of this world but also the affairs of the religion.

He was addressing an international conference on the topic of ‘Role of Arabic Language in Strengthening the Relationship between Arab and Pakistani Societies’ organised by the PU Department of Arabic at Al Razi Hall. 

Besides local scholars, delegates from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, researchers, faculty members and students were present. In his address, Dr Khalid Mahmood said that Arabic language and literature were very important for Muslims. He said that it was an honour to hold a ceremony in Punjab University for ‘Arabic Language Day’. He appreciated the role of the Arabic department for the promotion of Arabic language in Pakistan. He said that organizing such events to promote relations with Arab countries was a good omen. He said that PU has produced a big number of PhDs in Arabic. Prof Dr Hamid Ashraf Hamdani thanked the participants and highlighted the objectives and aims of the conference.