Khairpur : On the directives of the Vice Chancellor Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto , the Pakistan Day was celebrated at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. A One-Day Seminar was organized by the Departments of Political Science, Pakistan Studies in collaboration with Young Peace Development Corps (YPDC) on the topic “Lahore Resolution: Context and Significance.” Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences presided over the seminar while Prof. Dr. Farman Ali Mangi, Chairman Department of Physics, Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio, Incharge Department of Political Science and Dr. Inayatullah Bhatti, Department of Pakistan Studies and Advocate Shafqat Ali Maitlo were the guests of honor.
Talking to the participants, Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari said that the Lahore Resolution 1940 was a hallmark development in the establishment of Pakistan. It provided a base for separate homeland for Muslims in the Sub-Continent. Lahore Resolution is a prime document in the struggle of Pakistan. Dr. Lashari said it is our collective responsibility to strengthen the state in terms of education, economic stability and to provide peaceful and conducive environment based on tolerance and promotion of inclusive society. He appreciated the efforts of Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto for organizing this national event at University.
Prof. Dr. Farman Ali Mangi said Muslims were under the dominant rule of British Raj and Muslims were deprived from their basic rights. He quoted the example of plights of the Muslims in Occupied Valley of Kashmir who are deprived from their right of independence.
Dr. Inayatullah Bhatti said that this day is being commemorated in order to apprised the youth regarding the importance of Pakistan Day. He said this day is not less than 14th August. The Muslims in the advent of British Raj were facing numerous threats, despite their atrocities, they continued their struggle for the establishment of separate homeland in the shape of Pakistan.
Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio said the Lahore Resolution is alive historic document. Prior 1940 the struggle of Muslims was for the attaining of rights and constitutional reforms but after 1940 resolution, their struggle got momentum for separate country. The spirit of this resolution was to provide space for sovereign and autonomous unit of Muslims. Pakistan is model of federal state having diversity and autonomy. It is the need of the time to promote inter-provincial harmony, religious tolerance, and national cohesion.
Advocate Shafqat Ali Maitlo said basically 23rd March 1940 provided a voice to the Muslims. He said at this juncture the enemies of Pakistan are engaged to sabotage the peace and prosperity of Pakistan. We have to eliminate such evil forces. Our armed forces are protecting the national borders with commitment day and night. With unity and strength, we could establish prosperous and developed Pakistan in the comity of the nations.
Dr. Ali Raza Lashari, Incharge Students Societies cordially welcomed the participants. He shed light on the importance of the day. He said with the continuous struggle of our national leaders at the time of the independence movement a separate homeland Pakistan emerged on the world horizon.
Ms. Saba Aman Dharejo, Ms. Nazia, Mr. Asad Abbas, Ms. Rabail and others also spoke on the context and significance of Lahore Resolution.
Dr. Zain-ul-AbideenArejo, Mr. Mushatque Ali Khaskheli, Mr. Deep Kumar, Ms. Shumaila Rabab Rizvi, Ms. Asia Ruk, Ms. Taj Bibi, Ms. Afroze Kalhoro and large number of students attended the seminar.
