2. Mission Society of Global Civilizations (SGC) is a non- political, non-religious, non-sectarian organization It has been established to promote a better understanding of various civilizations of the world. The SGC strives to promote inter-cultural harmony as well as understanding and peaceful coexistence of the peoples of the world.

3. Objectives The objectives of the Society of Global Civilizations are: a.To promote understanding of various civilizations both ancient and modern. b.To study, research and discover various dimensions of world civilizations. c.To promote better understanding and peaceful coexistence amongst all human beings through a better understanding of global cultures and civilizations.

4. Objectives d.To organize seminars, conferences, workshops, lectures on topics related the objectives of the SGC. e.To undertake and organize study tours, domestic as well as international, for the pursuit of the objectives of the SGC. f.To engage in any and all activities within the scope defined by the mission and objectives of SGC.

5. Founding Members Dr. Abdul Basit, Chancellor, Preston University Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ansari, Diplomatic Correspondent, Pakistan Mr. Ashfaq Ahmed Malik, HoD, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, NUML, Islamabad Mr. Mohammad Aslam Rao, Multi-Professional Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad

6. Mr. Firdaus Alam, former Joint Secretary, Govt. of Pakistan, Islamabad Mr. Shahab-ud-Din, former Manager, Press and Publications, AIOU, Islamabad Ambassador Fouzia Nasreen, Advisor, Comsats, Islamabad Mr. Amjad Farooq, General Manager, NIMIR Industrial Chemicals Ltd. Founding Members

7. Life membership Ordinary membership Corporate membership Honorary membership Student membership Categories of Membership

8. Any person of any nationality. Having at least 14 years of education. Must agree with the mission and objectives of SGC and must accept its rules and regulations. Student members must be bonafide students of an educational institution. Eligibility for Membership

9. Category of Membership Membership Fee a.Life membershipRs 5,000 (once) b.Ordinary membershipRs 500 (per year) c.Corporate membershipRs 25,000 (per year) d.Honorary membership- e.Student membership.Rs 100 (per year) Membership Fee

10. The Executive Council shall be elected by the general membership of the SGC. The Executive Council shall comprise the following: Patron President Senior Vice President Vice President Secretary General Secretary Finance Executive Council

11. Secretary Academics Secretary Cultural Study Tours Secretary Media Secretary Publications Member Executive Council

12. The First Executive Council has been nominated by the Founder Members: Patron: Dr. Abdul Basit, Chancellor Preston University, Islamabad President: Prof Dr Inam-ul-Haq Javeid, Managing Director, National Book Foundation. The First Executive Council

13. Senior Vice President: Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ansari, Diplomatic Correspondent, Pakistan Observer, Islamabad Vice President: Mr. Ashfaq Ahmed Malik, HoD, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, NUML, Islamabad. The First Executive Council

14. Secretary General: Mohammad Aslam Rao, Multi- professional Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad. Secretary Finance: Mr. Amjad Farooq, General Manager, NIMIR Industrial Chemicals Ltd. The First Executive Council

15. Secretary Academic Activities: Mr. Firdaus Alam, former Joint Secretary, Govt. of Pakistan, Islamabad. Secretary Cultural Study Tours: Mr. Abdul Jabbar Sheikh, Lahore. The First Executive Council

16. Secretary Media: Mrs. Mariam Haider, Lecturer IR Department, NUML, Islamabad. Secretary Publications: Mr. Shahab-ud-Din, former Manager, Press and Publications, AIOU, Islamabad. The First Executive Council

17. Member: Ambassador Fauzia Nasreen, Adviser, Comsats, Islamabad. Member: Ms Sabeen Rizvi, Former MNA. The First Executive Council

18. Monthly Guest Lectures Seminars National Conferences International Conferences Book-Launching Events Local Cultural Study Tours International Study Tours Fellowship Activities Activities and Projects