Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman here today at Governor House. In the meeting, professional affairs of Pakistan Navy and issues of mutual interest were discussed in detail. Governor Punjab congratulated Admiral Naveed Ashraf on assuming the command of Pakistan Navy and expressed his best wishes. He said that Pakistan Navy occupies a prominent position in the world due to its professionalism. He said that Pakistan Navy is playing a significant role in the protection of maritime boundaries as well as in preventing smuggling. The role of Pakistan Navy in defending the water borders of the country is unforgettable.
On this occasion, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf thanked Governor Punjab for his hospitality. He said that Pakistan’s defense is in strong hands and Pakistan Navy is like a strong rock to protect the country. He said that by working on the blue economy in Pakistan, foreign exchange can be earned, which will improve the economy of the country.
Later, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman attended a seminar on the role of different governments in national consolidation and foreign policy at Government Graduate APWA College for Women as Chief Guest. Secretary Higher Education Sajid Zafar Dal, DPI Colleges Syed Ansar Azhar, Director Colleges Lahore Division Muhammad Zahid Mian and Principal APWA College Professor Dr. Naima Khurshid and education expert Muzamil Mahmood Butt and others were present in the ceremony.
Addressing the ceremony, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that the situation in Palestine is painful. He said that bombs are being dropped on innocent children, women, and civilians in Palestine, adding he said that the weapons of the so-called developed countries of the world are being used. He said that the sad thing is that the countries that advocate human rights are vetoing the ceasefire resolution. He said whole humanity is like a body, if one part of the body suffers, the rest of the human beings should also feel it. He said that our religion has ordered to take care of humans as well as animals, birds and the environment. He said that eternal success lies in truth. He stressed that understanding other’s viewpoints with tolerance is very important. He said that disinformation is spread on social media and people accept it without verifying. He added that it is forbidden in our religion to believe a rumour and spread it further. Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rahman further said that education is very important to take the country forward. We increased the budget of higher education from 34 billion to 120 billion, which yielded positive results. Unfortunately, after 2018, the funding of higher education was reduced to 60 billion. He said that the distribution of laptops to students on merit made Pakistan join the e-lancing countries, software exports increased and Pakistani youth got global recognition in gaming apps.
