GCWUF Marks National Minorities Day with Awareness Walk and Seminar

GCWUF Marks National Minorities Day with Awareness Walk and Seminar Faisalabad, August 11, 2026: Government College Women University Faisalabad observed National Minorities Day with an awareness walk and a special seminar to highlight the contributions of religious minorities to the Pakistan Movement, nation-building, and national development, while reaffirming the values of religious freedom, mutual respect, and equal citizenship. The awareness walk was led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen (T.I.), with participation from faculty members, officers, and students. Addressing the participants, the Vice Chancellor said that minorities are an integral part of Pakistan and are entitled to equal rights under the Constitution of Pakistan. She emphasized that the country???s progress, stability, and prosperity require collective efforts based on mutual respect, unity, and harmony. The seminar, themed ???Role and Contributions of Religious Minorities: From Pakistan Movement to Nation Building,??? featured insightful remarks by Dr. Asma Aziz, Dr. Saeeda Bano, and Dr. Imrana Shehzadi, who highlighted the importance of religious freedom, equal rights, and the valuable contributions of minority communities to Pakistan???s development. Sr. Naseem Niamat, Principal, Sacred Heart Convent High School, Faisalabad, participated as a resource person, while Mr. Christopher Sharaf, National Coordinator, Saiban-e-Pakistan, joined the seminar online. Sr. Naseem Niamat paid tribute to the contributions of non-Muslim Pakistanis to the country???s development and highlighted Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah???s vision of equal rights for all citizens. She called for greater unity, trust, and collective efforts for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. The event was jointly organized by the Directorate of Student Affairs, the Human Rights and Peace Society, the Media & Communication Society, and the Estate Department.