Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) hosted a seminar on “Religious Diversity and Interfaith Harmony,” chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zill-I-Huma Nazli, with Dr. Tanveer Qasim, Director Coordination at Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), as the chief guest and the guest speaker.
The Directorate of Student Affairs organized the event with the Departments of Islamic Studies, Botany, and Statistics. In her address, Vice Chancellor Dr. Zill-I-Huma Nazli emphasized that tolerance is the best solution for eradicating religious discrimination, highlighting that Islam teaches respect for religious minorities. She added that providing space and rights to non-Muslims is a hallmark of an Islamic society.
Dr. Nazli also stressed the need to foster an environment of moderation and tolerance in society, appreciating the Punjab government’s initiatives for youth and the PHEC’s efforts to promote interfaith harmony. Chief guest Dr. Tanveer Qasim, in his remarks, spoke about the significance of interfaith harmony in a pluralistic society, stating that humanity should be the greatest religion, with values such as equality and tolerance as its core principles. He noted that societies thrive on shared values and that interfaith harmony is essential globally.
He also pointed out that fake news is one of the leading causes of societal discord and emphasized PHEC’s ongoing efforts to promote peaceful coexistence on university campuses. Additionally, he mentioned that the Punjab government is investing billions in scholarships for deserving students, benefiting over 30,000 students across universities. The seminar was attended by Dr. Asma Aziz, Director of Student Affairs, Dr. Amara Javed, faculty members, and a large number of students.
