22/08/2026
The School of Peace & Counter Terrorism Studies (SPCTS), Minhaj University Lahore, in collaboration with the Punjab Centre of Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism (COE-CVE), organized a seminar in connection with International Youth Day 2026 under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”
The seminar brought together MPhil and PhD scholars to discuss the role of youth in promoting peace, social cohesion, countering violent extremism, and sustainable development. Dr. Hassan Farooq Mashwani, Head SPCTS; Mr. Ghulam Sagheer Shahid, Chief Coordinating Officer, Punjab COE-CVE; and Mr. Imran Shahid, DIG Zonal Commander, Motorway Central-I Zone, Lahore, shared perspectives on youth engagement and approaches to addressing violent extremism.
The session concluded with an interactive discussion with the participating scholars.