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PIPS hosts dissemination workshop aimed at countering violent extremism in Punjab
On 13 October 2017, PIPS hosted a dissemination workshop in Lahore, sharing findings of the six Punjab dialogue forums discussing different aspects of countering violent extremism in the province. The forums were attended by a mix of…
De-weaponization will reduce violence; requires state efficiency, attitudinal changes
The need for de-weaponization is greatly felt in the country, where violence of multiple types, ranging from domestic to militancy, often resorts to easily-available weapons. Besides bringing upon attitudinal changes in the people to ward…
‘Teachers can help curb emerging trend of radicalization in universities’
Teachers in a day-long dialogue agreed that radicalization in the country is a multi-faceted phenomenon, hitting diverse segment of society, including students. Increasingly, some of them are reported to have fallen for radical messages…
“Cultural spaces can win the battle of ideas while countering extremism”
Provincial Dialogue Forum – 6
Countering extremism is like countering an idea, and what better way to do it than promoting cultural and literary spaces in the provinces. A culturally-aware child of today will be less tempted to pick up a…
“Scholarly spaces can scientifically diagnose extremism in Punjab”
Provincial Dialogue Forum – 5
Scholars and intellectuals shall be provided prominence in the society to counter extremist sympathies in Punjab. In universities and colleges, intellectual debates shall be encouraged. Only then can they…
‘Critical inquiry in today’s digital age a must for progress and peace’
In today’s digital age, where wide information is readily accessible, students should be taught how to think critically for themselves. This way, not only will they seek solutions to the pressing issues around them, but they will also be…
‘Teachers should open minds of students to create tolerant future’
Teachers can build a tolerant future by equipping students with tools that open their minds to diverse opinions, beyond narrow confines. This way, they will not only let accept each other, but also enable them to find answers to critical…
PIPS seminar discusses multiple options for Pakistan to respond to changing scenario in Middle East
Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), an Islamabad-based think tank conducted an open seminar on the ‘Changing Scenario in the Middle East and its Impact on Pakistan’ at Islamabad Hotel. Academics, scholars, journalists, and diplomats…
‘As nation-builders, teachers can help raise inclusive and inquisitive society’
A teacher can sow the seeds of a forward-looking nation in today’s world, by inculcating the spirit of social harmony in the students and equipping them with inquisitive mind open to probe the unexplored.
These thoughts came in a…
‘Teachers can impart skills meant for nurturing tolerant society’
A teacher can help build tolerant society by inculcating in the students the habit of listening to each other, respecting diversity, and asking questions in a form and manner that does not show animosity.
These thoughts came in a…