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Seminar, "Uniting the Nation Against Corruption"
Seminar, "Uniting the Nation Against Corruption"


Wednesday, 18th September 2024: Institute of Social and Cultural Studies & Directorate of Student Affairs, University of the Punjab in collaboration with National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore organized a seminar on “Uniting the Nation Against Corruption” in the Auditorium of the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS).

Prof. Dr. Rubeena Zakar, Director, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies welcomed the guest speaker and appreciated the efforts of NAB, Lahore for organising such events in academic institutions.

The keynote speaker, Ms. Attiya Azmat, Additional Director of NAB Lahore, delivered an insightful address on corruption. She enlightened students on various aspects of corruption in Pakistan. She provided a detailed overview of its history and aims of NAB. She informed the students that corruption is not only misuse of finds but it also includes misappropriation of funds and resources.

The seminar also featured a dynamic Q&A;session, where participants posed insightful questions, further enriching the discussion about NAB's role and the processes related to combating corruption.

Dr. Muhammad Ali Kalasra, Director of Student Affairs, University of the Punjab, Lahore appriciated the organization and efforts of Students' Societies at ISCS especially Criminology Student Association and WPHP Society. He concluded the seminar with a note of thanks.

Following the seminar an Awareness Walk was organised outside the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.