Amidst a backdrop of growing global concern for the plight of Palestinians and Kashmiris, students from various universities across Lahore gathered at Government College University (GCU) Lahore to express unwavering solidarity with their oppressed Muslim brothers and sisters. The seminar, held on Thursday, served as a platform for youth to amplify their voices against the injustices faced by Palestinians and Kashmiris.
Organized by the Ex-Servicemen Society in collaboration with GCU’s Kashmir and Palestine societies, the event drew participation from students representing more than eleven educational institutions, including Punjab University, UMT Lahore, University of Engineering and Technology, Home Economics University, and University of Gujarat.
Throughout the seminar, students passionately showcased their support through patriotic songs, impassioned speeches, and dramatic performances, shedding light on the systemic injustices and atrocities experienced by Palestinians and Kashmiris on a daily basis.
Distinguished guests including Senator Lieutenant General (r) Abdul Qayyum, ASP Shehrbano Naqvi, GCU Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Sultan Shah, and Maulana Masoodur Rehman addressed the attendees, emphasizing the urgent need for global solidarity and action to address the ongoing crises in Palestine and Kashmir.
Prof. Sultan Shah, Dean of GCU, lauded the pivotal role played by the university’s Kashmir and Palestine Societies in advocating for human rights and raising awareness among students about the struggles faced by these communities.
Senator Abdul Qayyum stressed the importance of unity among Muslim nations in confronting the challenges confronting Kashmiris and Palestinians, urging concerted efforts to end their suffering.
ASP Syeda ShehrBano Naqvi underscored the influential role of universities in amplifying the voices of marginalized communities on the global stage, calling for continued activism and advocacy.
Adding a touch of poetic solidarity, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gujarat, Prof. Dr. Mushahid Anwar, recited verses expressing support for the oppressed people of Kashmir and Palestine, resonating with the sentiments echoed throughout the seminar.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment from the attendees to stand in solidarity with Palestinians and Kashmiris, vowing to continue their advocacy efforts until justice and freedom are achieved for all oppressed communities.
As global attention remains focused on the plight of Palestinians and Kashmiris, gatherings like these serve as a poignant reminder of the power of collective action and solidarity in the pursuit of justice and human rights.
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