Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali said on Tuesday to elevate Pakistan to the ranks of developed nations, we must equip our young students with a strong foundation in science and technology, and obtaining higher education was essential in that regard. He expressed these views while addressing graduates, students, and scholars at the 13th annual convocation of Hazara University, Mansehra.
The governor emphasized that obtaining higher education was just the beginning of life’s journey and urged the students to apply knowledge and scientific principles in practical lives along good character and ethics for benefit of the society. Ghulam Ali highlighted that depriving girls of higher education could not be justified as 52% of the country’s population consisted of women.
He urged everyone to pay adequate attention to girls’ higher education so that young girls could be well-equipped with advanced education and research to contribute effectively to the country’s development. The governor KP also discussed the lack of links between educational institutions and industries, which had hindered economic progress.
He urged the university professors and faculty members to bridge this gap and actively engage students in industry attachments and internships during their final year of education, ensuring they were well-prepared not only academically but also practically. Ghulam Ali congratulated the graduates, their teachers, parents, and loved ones.
