Either failure or reluctance of the major powers and the Middle East leaders, reflect the lack of political will and vision – Seminar at Sindh University
Jamshoro, Sindh
The participants of a seminar on Wednesday expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and discussed the grave situation developed due to ongoing war and genocide of innocent Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces in Gaza.
The seminar was organized by the Department of Political Science, University of Sindh Jamshoro, at the Seminar Library.
At the outset, Asst. Prof. Dr. Basharat Lanjwani recited verses of Saint Poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai to portray importance of international peace and harmony among comity of nations.
Addressing the seminar titled “Palestine – Israel Dispute: Ongoing Escalation, Solution & Way Forward,” Faraz Ali, Fajar Rabail Khan, Sushimta Kumari and Rizwan Ali, all students of the political science department, expressed their views on the intractable and ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Associate Prof. Dr. Pervaiz Ali Mahesar, in his address argued that Palestine-Israel dispute, despite eight-time wars and seventy five years’ efforts and negotiations for peace, is still prevalent. “Either failure or reluctance of the major powers and the Middle East leaders, reflect the lack of political will and vision,” he said and concluded that ‘peace is not possible without the constructive and holistic approach of the US and China.
He was optimistic that the upcoming ministerial committee meeting of Arab leaders in Beijing would not be devoid of positive outcome.
Prof. Dr. Ghulam Akbar Mahesar, Chairman of the Department, appreciated the students for their presentations and also advised them to boost up their communication skills more. He also shed the light on the genesis of conflict and connected the dots of Abrahamic religions, Islam, Judaism, etc. He emphasized upon the two state solution under the umbrella of United Nations, and Security Council Resolutions.
Prof. Mahesar asserted that atrocities in any form are condemnable. “We appeal the U.N.O to play its role for the ceasefire and saving the lives of innocent Palestinian children, women and men.”
He also distributed the Certificates of Achievement among faculty members & students who actively participated and delivered the talk on the topic.
Mr. Hans Raj, Asst. Prof. Dr. Jamshed Ali Baloch, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Gaho, Lecturer Khaleeque Zaman Mahesar, M.Phil. & PhD scholars, students of the Department of Political Science attended the seminar. (PR)
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