Youth urged to develop behaviour of acceptance

PESHAWAR: Speakers at a workshop have urged the youth to develop a behaviour of acceptance for others to promote peace in society.

They were addressing a two-day national workshop on “Building Bridges: Fostering Tolerance & Inclusivity among Youth”, said a communication on Saturday.

Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), an Islamabad-based think tank, organized the event. In attendance were teachers, students, rights activists, young members of civil society and others.

A member of the Shariat Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court, Dr Qibla Ayaz, said the concept of ‘Constitution, parliament, and citizenship’ was not ideal in Pakistan, but it was fair enough to meet requirements of citizenship.

“The Constitution of Pakistan provides equal citizenship to all including minorities and problems prevailing in the society are due to its social structure, not the constitution,” he said.

A senior journalist, Rifatullah Orakzai, moderated the session. He explained the relationship between the Constitution, parliament, and citizenship.

Professor Dr Rashid Ahmad of the University of Peshawar pointed out various flaws in the present education system.

“Our education policy is neither market-oriented,” he said and suggested that youth should be engaged in giving them the right direction and to utilize their potential according to their abilities.

A political activist and lawyer, Dilip Doshi, conducted an interactive session to explore the history and development of human rights, highlighting their evolution and significance in today’s world.

He delved into the concept of human rights and their progression over time, emphasizing the importance of protecting fundamental rights.