University of Wah, in collaboration with Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) and Positive Solutions, organized a seminar titled “Promotion of Peace, Tolerance, Social Cohesion, and National Integration” on 05 November 2026. Mr. Kesoo Mal Kheeal Das, Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The seminar aimed to promote mutual understanding, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among students from diverse backgrounds.
The session featured talks by Prof. Dr. M. Farooq Munir, President, Pakistan Association of Psychologists & Social Scientists, United Kingdom, and Mr. David Paul, Human Rights Activist, AGAPE, Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Farooq Munir highlighted the role of empathy, mutual respect, and open communication in fostering social cohesion, while Mr. David Paul emphasized human rights, inclusion, and equal citizenship as essential foundations of national integration.
Addressing the participants, Mr. Kesoo Mal Kheeal Das appreciated the organizers and stressed the importance of interfaith harmony, tolerance, and mutual respect for national unity. He encouraged students to become active advocates of peaceful coexistence and responsible citizenship. An interactive question-and-answer session further provided participants with an opportunity to exchange views and engage with the speakers on issues of social cohesion and national integration.
The seminar was organized by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shakeel, PHEC Focal Person, UW; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rizwan, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; and Prof. Dr. Amjad Hassan, Director, ORIC.
At the end, the Chief Guest presented Certificates of Appreciation to the speakers and organizers, while Brig. Shajee Ullah Quadri Ameem (Retd), Registrar, UW, presented the Guest of Honor Shield to the Chief Guest. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, reiterating the University of Wah's commitment to promoting peace, tolerance, and national integration.
