ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Friday held a seminar on role of media for peace that was attended by some eminent journalists and scholars, who called for determining a well-thought policy narrative at the State’s level to achieve the purpose. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Siddiqui highlighted the important role of media in nation-building and getting rid of violence and menace of intolerance from the society. “Today the media has emerged as a most powerful institution that could guide the people in adopting a right course of action towards peace and harmony. The journalist community should play its due role for a better and positive change in the society,” he said. He also spoke about the university’s recent efforts to develop it as hub of academic, social, literary and research-based activities, and linking the same with the society and the community’s overall welfare.