Summary Films promoting national unity and Marka-e-Haq would be produced under the provincial film fund initiative
LAHORE (Dunya NEWS) - The Punjab government has decided to include topics related to patriotism and Marka-e-Haq in the province’s educational curriculum as part of efforts to promote national unity and awareness among students.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the Information Steering Committee chaired by Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari, which was attended by Secretary Information Tahir Raza Hamdani and other senior officials.
According to officials, the committee agreed to introduce lessons related to patriotism and the Marka-e-Haq narrative in educational content across the province.
The meeting also noted that private educational institutions had not organised programmes related to Marka-e-Haq on the same scale as public institutions. Authorities have now directed private schools to hold similar awareness and educational activities.
Officials further decided that films promoting national unity and Marka-e-Haq would be produced under the provincial film fund initiative. In addition, the Alhamra Arts Council will produce a drama based on Shaheed Liaqat.
The committee also approved the launch of a public awareness campaign aimed at strengthening national cohesion. Participants of the meeting requested that visits by the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations to educational institutions should continue.
During the meeting, officials were also directed to intensify action against hate material ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram. Azma Bukhari said the Information and Home departments would jointly establish a special monitoring cell to identify individuals spreading hateful content on social media and ensure the public receives timely and accurate information.
She added that no incitement or hate speech would be tolerated during Muharram, warning that strict action would be taken against those involved in spreading unrest or provocative material.
