University of Wah (UW), in collaboration with Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) and Positive Solutions, organized a hybrid seminar titled “Strengthening Interfaith and Inter-Community Harmony” on 08 October 2026 under the Interfaith Harmony Dialogue and Cultural Interaction Program. Prof. Dr. Uzma Ghazanfar, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, attended the event as Chief Guest.
The seminar featured four speakers: Dr. Attique Raza, Director, Positive Solutions, highlighted the role of dialogue in building trust among communities; Ms. Jennifer Jag Jivan, former Director of Christian Study Centre, emphasized respect for religious diversity; Dr. Noman Aftab, Associate Professor, UW, discussed building an inclusive campus and a united society; and Ms. Dimpal Kumari, Lecturer, UW, encouraged moving beyond tolerance towards acceptance and a shared sense of belonging.
An interactive question-and-answer session enabled participants to exchange views on peaceful coexistence, inclusion, and youth leadership. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shakeel, PHEC Focal Person; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rizwan, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; and Prof. Dr. Amjad Hassan, Director ORIC, played a key role in the organization of the session. At the end, Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Uzma Ghazanfar presented Certificates of Appreciation to the speakers, while Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rizwan and Prof. Dr. Amjad Hassan delivered the vote of thanks.
