Body on peaceful co-existence

 LAHORE: A steering committee consisting of 10 renowned leaders and experts from government and civil society has been formed to provide guidance and input to the project “Transforming Communities for Peaceful Co-existence (TCPC)”. 

An NGO in collaboration with the Punjab Youth Affairs Department, the Punjab government and Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAAC) has initiated the project.  Members of the steering committee expressed the hope that they will make the initiative successful and execute a series of required steps efficiently.

MPA Hina Butt remarked, "by training youth leaders and increasing awareness we will promote peaceful co-existence and social cohesion." Director General PILAAC Dr Sughra Sadaf stated that PILAAC is willing to extend its full support for this great cause. Minority leader Aroon Kumar stressed on the need to put an end to stereotypes against religious minorities by saying, "in order to put an end to negative stereotyping, it is imperative for faith actors to step forward and facilitate arenas for inclusive and positive inter and intra group relations."