Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh President International Islamic University, Islamabad has said that Pakistan came into being on the basis of Islam and its history is linked to the message of peace and tranquillity. Pakistan’s history is adorned with peace, prosperity, brotherhood and the attitudes of tolerance and coexistence but efforts being made to connect it with terrorism and extremism.
Dr. Al-Draiweesh expressed these views while addressing the Two 
day national conference on “History and its Dimension of Pakistan” organized by Department of History and Pakistan study International Islamic University, Islamabad.
The conference is being organized with the collaboration of Higher Education Commission Pakistan in which more than thirty research scholars from across the Pakistan are presenting their research papers covering the different aspects of Pakistan’s history, relations with other countries, culture, political evolution and like that. The conference aims to analyze contemporary Pakistan critically in its historical paradigm for better future planning. It would also provide an academic and research oriented forum for academicians, researchers, policy makers, and students.
Dr. Al-Draiweesh in his speech urged that the history of Pakistan needs to be highlighted in the true sense, which is associated with the history of Islam and its message of peace. He also advised the young researchers that they may select the topics from bright chapters of its history and portray the positive image of Pakistan. President IIUI said that lessons from history are not only improve the present but also provide brief account for the formation of prosperous future as well.
Dr. Al-Draiweesh was of the view that the nations always learn the lessons from historical events, happenings and set goals for future that is also a teaching of Quran and Sunnah. He stressed the need to highlight the purposes behind the struggle of Muslims of Sub-Continent to achieve the destination of separate homeland with great responsibility. The first session of the conference was also addressed by Dr. Nabi Bux Jumani Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Mujeeb Ahmed Focal Person of the conference. The conference was also attended by the deans, directors, faculty members and large number of students.