Friday, May 09, 2014 - Islamabad—Preston University in collaboration with Archeology and Historical Association organized a function in connection with 700th year celebrations of Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam (RA) on Thursday. Senior Vice Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Shah Mehmood Qureshi was the chief guest on the occasion.Chancellor Preston University Dr. Abdul Basit, Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Peter Heyward and Dr. Ghaznafer Mehdi also present.
Addressing on the occasion, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that services to humanity is sufi tradition, adding that it brings people together.
He said that Sufi saints converted people into fold of Islam through their good deeds and following the teachings of Islam. He said we are facing challenges due to lack of education. He said that diversity is the beauty of Pakistan.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pakistan has a tremendous human resource, with its talented youth and its scientists and sportsmen had set examples. “I have so much faith in the youth of the country,” he remarked.
Earlier, Chancellor of Preston University welcomed the guests, he said that the University has produced tens of thousands of graduates that are now part of the country’s superior work force and are contributing positively towards the development of this country.
Australian High Commissioner said that Sufism is still have a capacity to influence the societies.
He said that “I will continue my study of sufism, adding that Sufism teach us peaceful interaction”. Dr. Ghaznafar Mehdi also spoke on the occasion. A large number of students and faculty members attended the event.
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