Speakers stress need to disseminate message of humanity, co-existence

SUKKUR: Speakers at two separate seminars here underscored the need to promote the message of humanity and coexistence given by Islam in order to establish peace and stability in the society and counter violence, extremism and terrorism. The seminar titled ‘‘Training of Trainers on Countering Violent Extremism by Faculty of Universities and Madaris’ was organized by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Sukkur, in collaboration with the Islamic Research Institute (IRI), Islamabad. Islamic Research Institute Director General Dr Ziaul Haq was the keynote speaker on the occasion, while Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Fehmida Mirza participated as special guest. The other event titled ‘Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan: Role of Women in Peace-Building’ was organised by the Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education Sukkur. Member National Assembly Dr Shazia Sobia was chief guest on the occasion while Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary Information Dr Nafisa Shah participated as guest of honour.

A large number of faculty members, professionals, academicians, lawyers, civil society activists, journalists and students attended the two events.