The University of Sargodha holds more than 8 activities on the 6th day of the “Research Arena 2024”. The activities include an international conference, seminars, workshops, and panel discussions. Activities started with the seminar on “Social Inclusion as a Pathway to Social Justice” was the highlight of the day which was attended by Dr. Shoib Suddle, former DD Intelligence Bureau, VC UoS Prof. Dr. Qasir Abbas, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia Ul Haq, Director General of Islamic research institute, IIUI Islamabad and Pro VC UoS Prof. Dr. Mian Ghulam Yasin.
Dr.Shoib Suddle underscored the constitutional principles of equality, justice, and non-discrimination as foundational pillars for building an inclusive society. He remarked, “The Constitution of Pakistan enshrines the principles of social justice, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all citizens. We must uphold these principles and strive towards creating a society where every individual feels valued and included”. Prof. Dr.Muhammad Zia Ul Haq said that true social justice can only be achieved when every individual, regardless of their background or identity, is afforded equal opportunities and respected under the law. He also emphasized the significance of promoting inclusivity in all aspects of societal discourse. Prof. Dr. Qasir Abbas stressed on the need for collective action to dismantle systemic barriers and create opportunities for marginalized communities to thrive.
Prof. Dr. Mian Ghulam Yasin emphasized that Social inclusion is not merely a moral imperative; it is a constitutional obligation. We must strive to create a society where every individual has the opportunity to participate fully and equally in all aspects of life. On the sixth day, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition hosted the second International Food and Nutrition Research Conference on the theme of “Challenges and Opportunities in Food, Nutrition and Allied Sciences”. More than 60 researchers from across the world are participating in the conference.