Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Azam Khan while stressing the need of improving the quality of higher education in the country and aligning it with the changing needs of modern era, has said that promotion of higher education does not mean increasing the number of new universities without enhancing the skills and content of the curriculum required by the country; and added that there is a need dire to increasing the employability of graduates and exploiting the potential of export of our human resource to industrialized countries.
He was addressing as chief guest the induction ceremony of the 33rd bach of Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Swabi during his visit to the institute on Thursday. Muhammad Azam Khan congratulated the newly inducted students and urged upon them to adopt the vision and values of the prestigious institute, and strive for excellence in all aspects of their life by upholding and advancing high moral standards.
The Chief Minister remarked that education was not limited to text books and lectures, and rather it involved the development of character and the responsibility of being a good citizen and a good human being. He termed the youth as the future of Pakistan and said that the youth of Pakistan possess immense potential to overcome challenges and achieve incredible feats adding that every young student has the capacity to shape the future of humanity and make a positive impact on our society, economy and environment.
“You would soon be the researchers, Innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders in business and industry who can solve complex challenges and contribute to the economic development of Pakistan”; Muhammad Azam Khan maintained and stressed upon the students to get themselves prepared to effectively deal with the challenges ahead, and serve the nation and people with honesty, integrity and dedication.
