Israeli cultural, customs event arranged in Islamic University Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: An Israeli cultural and customs ceremony was arranged at International Islamic University Islamabad; meanwhile university administration confirming the ceremony has formed a three member committee to probe into matter.

The stall for promotion of Israeli culture and customs was arranged in a hall situated under the Faisal Mosque present in Federal capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan where a ceremony “UN Debate Contest” was also arranged by the Faculty of “Management Sciences Women Department”.

The students including foreign students set up a stall where the Israeli cultural items were placed on tables and banner placed on wall was reflecting the Israeli flag, pictures of Israeli premier.

“WELL COME TO THE LAND OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY”, banner of Israeli stall was showing the pictures of Israeli culture as well.

As the pictures of the ceremony unearthed, the religious, students and political circles have shown stern reaction over the ceremony and have threatened of protest today (Sunday).

On contact by “SANA” the legal advisor of University confirming the arrangement of stall, was of the view that “UN Debate Contest” was also arranged by the Faculty of “Management Sciences Women Department” where the students set up their stalls of UN member states but the stall of Israel was arranged without permission of university administration.

The stall was closed immediately as it came into the notice of administration and a high level three member committee headed by Dr. Tahir Mansoori has been formed for probe into the matter, legal advisor said, adding that the stern action would be taken against the responsible for the event.

Meanwhile, the local people have said that without university administration’s permission it was impossible to set up such stall of ceremony in university premises.

Various student organisations and religious parties terming the action as adding salt on the wounds of Palestinians have announced to stage protest today (Sunday) against University administration.