Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani discussed the establishment of a university named after Guru Nanak in a bid to empower minority communities in the country.
The idea was discussed in a meeting between the prime minister and pilgrims of the Sikh community in Lahore.
Prominent at the gathering was the topic of the establishment of a university in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of founder of the Sikh faith, Guru Nanak.
Dr Pritpal Singh, Convener of the American Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, expressed his pleasure at the enthusiasm shown by Gilani to set things in motion for the university.
The American Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee is an organisation that looks after Sikh places of worship.
The work on the university is slated to be arranged by the Evacuee Trust Property Board, the organisation that looks after the affairs of minority properties and places of worship in Pakistan.
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The news seems ridiculous to me. Every year, whosoever is in the PM chair, promises like this with the sikh pilgrims but then there is nothing practical and factual for the university establishment.
Making and running universities is not a child's play but, at least in the case of this university, it looks like that.
As a resident of Nankana Sahib, I do not find anything practical being done for the university overhere.
A noble thought but perhaps focusing on the rights of the minorities would be more appreciated.
May god restores law and order situation in south-asia. India-Pak friendship can give now direction to how people think in this region. My worst fear is future of people who live in this region.
Wow, finally, PM sab is upto doing something really good.Fantastic move.
A good move....may be a catalyst in inter-faith promotion.
Good for them