US Consul General K. Hawkins Ms. Kristin deputed in Lahore met with the Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi at Lahore on Thursday in which matters pertaining to mutual interests, promotion of bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in various sectors were discussed.
The American Consul General lauded steps being taken by the Punjab government under the leadership of CM Mohsin Naqvi with regard to restoration and renovation of religious places especially of historical buildings. The American Consul General stated that the Punjab government is doing an appreciable work in order to safeguard and protect the religious and cultural heritage. CM Mohsin Naqvi while talking with the American Consul General underscored that all citizens including the minorities enjoy equal rights in Pakistan according to the constitution. We have chalked out a comprehensive plan for the restoration of religious and historical buildings. CM Mohsin Naqvi outlined that the Punjab government is vigorously pursuing its uniform agenda of progress by making the welfare and prosperity of the people as its focal point. American Consul General while talking with the CM underlined that we would further promote cooperation in various sectors with the Punjab government. Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Amir Mir, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Deputy Commissioner Lahore and officials of American Consulate were also present on the occasion.
Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi met teachers during his visit to Crescent Model School in Lahore.
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Syed MohsinNaqvi, on the eve of World Teachers’ Day on Thursday, visited his alma mater Crescent Model School in Lahore.
During the visit, he met with his teachers and said they had played an important role in his upbringing and grooming. “Whatever I am today is because of you,” he said to them.
He said that the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the greatest preacher and teacher.
The chief minister recalled that he had visited the school right after taking office, and the memories of that visit were still etched in his mind.
Calling teachers an asset for a nation and its benefactor, he said that both parents and teachers played an equal role in the character-building of pupils.
Similarly, he went on to say, that teacher’s role in the society’s progress could not be ignored either.
CM Naqvi said only those nations progressed in modern times which had access to quality education. “Today we have to renew our pledge that we will have to ensure respect for teachers,” he concluded.
Teachers play a pivotal role in building a society. In his message on World Teachers Day, caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi said that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stands as the greatest and most exemplary teacher worldwide, dispelling the darkness of ignorance with the illuminating light of knowledge. Indeed, teachers play a vital role in dispelling the shadows of ignorance among their students, acting as conduits for the dissemination of knowledge. He emphasized that teachers are not only contributors to the nation’s progress but also a source of pride.
Reflecting on his own journey, Mohsin Naqvi acknowledged, “Wherever I find myself today, the edification and diligence of my teachers are integral to my achievements, bestowed upon me by the grace and benevolence of Allah.” He recounted a visit to his alma mater,
