PIPS

Dialogue must for inter-faith social harmony

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To promote social harmony in Pakistan, it is essential to hold inter-faith and intra-faith dialogues at national and global levels. The world over, different faiths call for upholding humanity; what is needed is following on such messages. These thoughts were shared in a one-day training workshop in Karachi organized by Pak Institute for Peace Studies … Read more

Distortion of history erodes social harmony

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In today’s modern world we can’t rely upon religion to design the contours of societies during its make-up phase. Pakistan’s history was interpreted in a distorted way. Had it not been so, we wouldn’t have been confronted with such a widened political cohesion gap. These views were expressed during a workshop organized by Pak Institute … Read more

Al-Azhar University’s Peace Caravan stresses world peace, calls for shunning violence

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A visiting delegate from Egypt’s prestigious Al-Azhar University said that the extremist elements have nothing to do with Islam. The delegate’s head, Dr. Yusuf Amen, a professor at Al-Azhar University, underscored the need for peace, as advocated by Islam, saying that the world cannot progress without peace. “Those on the wrong path should come back”, … Read more