On 27th October, 2022 Fr. James Channan OP Director Peace Center Lahore, Pakistan was invited for meeting with Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman, Governor of the Punjab at Governor House Punjab, Pakistan. In his meeting Governor of Punjab appreciated to Fr. James Channan OP for his services and devotion for the promotion of Peace and Interfaith harmony among the religions in Pakistan.  Earlier Fr. James Channan OP had been given National Peace Award by Dr Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan. Fr. James Channan OP is the author of four books and he presented his book “Path of Love” to His Excellency, Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman, Governor of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman, Governor of the Punjab, Pakistan said that I am student of Dominican Convent School, Bahawalpur, and he proudly mentioned that my school Education is from Christian School and from this school I learnt about truth and love for other. He said that I always respect my teachers and during his speech he mentioned with great reverence the name of Sr. Susanne OP and other Dominican Sisters. He appreciated Fr. James Channan OP for his wonderful services to promoting peace, interfaith harmony and peace in Pakistan. He said that Fr, James Channan OP is a National Christian Hero and he is showing the positive and bright face of Pakistan to the World.