Lahore, The Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS) at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, hosted a significant seminar titled “Jinnah and Pakistan’s Constitutional Compact.” The event, held on Thursday, featured Barrister Asad Rahim Khan as the guest speaker, who delved into the constitutional vision of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

According to University of the Punjab, the seminar provided an in-depth exploration of how Jinnah’s speeches and vision remain guiding principles for contemporary Pakistan. Barrister Asad emphasized the crucial role of the Constitution in the country’s governance and highlighted the need to revisit Jinnah’s dream through the lenses of rule of law, education, welfare, and people’s power within a meritocracy framework. His insights prompted an interactive session with the audience, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas between the students and the guest speaker.

The event, which saw participation from faculty members across various departments and students from diverse academic backgrounds, underscored the university’s commitment to fostering scholarly discourse on pivotal national subjects. It provided a platform for the academic community to reflect on the historical underpinnings of Pakistan’s constitutional journey and its implications for the nation’s future.