Islamabad, October 12,2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday announced the establishment of a Seerat Endowment Fund with an initial allocation of Rs100 million to support research on the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and promote his teachings.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 3rd International Seerat Festival, Dar said the Seerah of the Holy Prophet ﷺ provided guidance for promoting justice, mutual respect and understanding among nations.
He highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to build bridges between countries and advance regional peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing international disputes.
The deputy prime minister called for adherence to the United Nations Charter and relevant UN resolutions in addressing the situation in Palestine and resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
He also underscored the importance of tolerance and respect for differences in countering extremism, stressing that education should play a central role in instilling the values and teachings of the Seerah in the younger generation.
Dar said the Seerat Endowment Fund was being established on the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to support Seerat studies and promote a deeper understanding of the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
