Observer Report
Service for All (SFA) Welfare Society organized two three-day DiversityTraining Camps. “Hum Sub Ka Pakistan”. Both the Camps were attended by faculty members and students of Bahawalpur Islamia University and Madaras/Informal Schoolsof Bahawalpur, besides community members of 5 selected Union Councils.
The participants represented diverse religions, sects, schools of thought and economic groups. The main aim ofholding these Camps was to create social harmony, tolerance and mutual acceptance among theparticipants.
Miss Sadiqa, a seasoned trainer, conducted thetraining sessions in a very professional and interactive manner. Project Director Arslan Ayaz andSenior Programme Manager SFA, Lt. Col. (R) Waseem Hashmi attended both the camps. Mr. Arslan stated that founder of the nation, Quaid-e- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had regarded the minorities as essential component of freedom struggle and white strip in the Pakistani flag represented minorities.
He said that all minorities enjoy all freedom /human rights and there are no restrictions on their religious performances and social activities. In Pakistan, all minorities are fully represented in national institutions like parliament, judiciary, armed forces and all government departments. While speaking at the occasion, Lt Col ( R ) Waseem Hashmi said thatwe want such a Pakistan, where people representing various schools of thought and religions co-exist peacefully on the basis of equality and mutual respect.
We all have to join hands to eradicate lack of tolerance and extremism from our society.
