Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday underscored that the Seerah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) offers guidance for promoting justice, mutual respect and understanding among nations. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 3rd International Seerat Festival.
In this spirit, he highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to build bridges and advance regional peace, calling for adherence to the UN Charter and relevant resolutions to address the situation in Palestine and resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
The DPM/FM also emphasized the importance of tolerance and respect for differences in countering extremism.
He stressed that education should instil the values of the Seerah in the younger generation.
On the Prime Minister’s directions, the DPM/FM also announced the establishment of a Seerat Endowment Fund with an initial allocation of Rs 100 million to support Seerat studies and promote the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
