FAQ’s

👉 What is the National Paigham-i-Aman Committee (NPAC)?

The National Paigham-i-Aman Committee (NPAC) is a high-level interfaith body established under Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It brings together Islamic scholars, leaders of non-Muslim religious communities, and senior government officials to foster interfaith harmony and counter extremism.

👉 Under which institutional framework does NPAC operate?

NPAC functions as a specialized subcommittee under the National Committee on Narrative Building (NCNB). It supports the smooth implementation of the Revised National Action Plan (NAP).

👉 How does NPAC relate to the earlier Paigham-i-Pakistan initiative?

NPAC acts as the practical execution arm of the Paigham-i-Pakistan narrative launched in 2018. While Paigham-i-Pakistan provided the theoretical framework against religious violence, NPAC focuses on actionable steps across federal and provincial levels.

👉 What are the primary objectives of NPAC?

NPAC’s main goals include drafting a unified national stance against terrorism, curbing hate speech, resolving inter-sectarian conflicts, and promoting religious moderation throughout Pakistan.

👉 How does NPAC tackle online hate speech and digital radicalization?

In collaboration with the NCNB, the Ministry of IT, and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), NPAC monitors digital communication channels and cyber networks to neutralize extremist propaganda and harmful online content.

👉 What role does NPAC play in protecting minority rights?

NPAC provides a formal platform for leaders of non-Muslim communities to voice concerns, address local interfaith grievances, and ensure equal protection and freedom of worship as guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan.

👉 Who composes the membership of NPAC?

The committee features a diverse representation including Islamic scholars across major schools of thought, leadership from Christian, Hindu, Sikh, and other minority communities, information ministers, and federal security and media representatives.

👉 Who oversees the administrative and operational leadership of NPAC?

The Director General of the Internal Publicity Wing (Ministry of Information) serves as the committee’s Secretary, coordinating administrative functions alongside appointed national coordinators.

👉 Does NPAC operate at the provincial level?

Yes. While initiated at the federal level, NPAC collaborates directly with provincial information departments, local peace committees, and regional administration to implement ground-level initiatives.

👉 How can religious scholars and community leaders contribute to NPAC’s mission?

Scholars and community leaders can align Friday sermons, community lectures, and local gatherings with NPAC’s peace messaging, report incitement of hate speech, and participate in regional dialogue forums.

👉 How can the general public report instances of hate speech or extremism?

Citizens can report offensive cyber content or hate material directly through designated portals operated by the PTA and the Ministry of Information’s cyber monitoring divisions.