Dr. Tahir Kamran is a notable Pakistani historian who currently holds Iqbal Chair at University of Cambridge and has been former Head of History Department, Government College Lahore. He has authored four books and has written about 350 articles specifically on the history of the Punjab, sectarianism, democracy, and governance.
The objective of this seminar series is to understand the roots and dynamics of religious extremism within the context of Pakistani society, which could be referenced to evolve a strategy for de-radicalization of youth. Scholars will be invited to deliver talks in Urdu. The talks will involve a small audience with the key purpose to record and disseminate the lecture widely among the youth.
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10 мар 2011
