Egyptian scholar for unity

Published April 16, 2006

LAHORE, April 15: The international situation is affecting Muslims who will have to unite to fight it, says Egyptian scholar Dr Fathi Osman.

Speaking on the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the challenges of the 21st century, at the Government College University here on Saturday, he asked professionals — doctors, engineers and scientists — of the Muslim countries to gather on one platform and share their knowledge to boost technological advancement. He also spoke on the importance of Ijtehad.

Governor Khalid Maqbool and vice-chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Aftab also spoke

Match: Old Ravians XI beat the Vice-Chancellor XI in a hockey match played at Oval ground of the varsity here on Saturday. — Staff Reporter

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