Role Of Academia Crucial To Transform Country Into Developed Nation: Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar

Role of academia crucial to transform country into developed nation: Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Thursday said academia can play a positive role to transform the country into a developed nation by extending quality education and character-building of the young generation

Rawalpindi (Pakistan Point News / Online - 02nd May, 2019) Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Thursday said academia can play a positive role to transform the country into a developed nation by extending quality education and character-building of the young generation.He further commented, "Pakistan lies in the hands of academia."The Governor said this while addressing the 18th Convocation of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) at Convention centre in Islamabad.

Academia, experts, faculty members, parents, and graduating students attended the convocation.He said whenever the women assigned any task; they performed much better than boys anywhere in the world.Chaudhry Sarwar said there is no substitute of hard work and by adopting missionary zeal we can attain the heights of progress and glory in the education sector.He appreciated the achievements of FJWU in academics, research and co-curricular activities.

Extending his heartiest congratulation to the young graduates and their families, the Governor asked the graduates to become active member of the society in their professional career and uphold the high traditions of their Alma meter and also help those who do not have opportunities to get education.He said that it is endeavour of the government to provide adequate opportunities of basic as well as higher education to girls and keeping in view the requirements, the Punjab government has recently upgraded Govt.

Post Graduate College for Women, Rawalpindi into a women university.On this occasion, he also congratulated FJWU vice chancellor and her team for their effort in achieving success and development for the university.He reminded the students about their noble values of caring and sharing which are inheritors of a society which nourished up great values of life and a deep concern for human development.Ch Sarwar further said that with the construction of new campus of FJWU, the issue of potential students who cannot get admission due to non-availability of seats in the present campus will be resolved.

He said that funds for this mega project will be made available by the Higher Education Department of Punjab.Taking to graduates, he said, "You represent the future of the country that has high expectation from your side." He advised the students to be more punctual in their practical life.HEC Director General Noor Amna Malik appreciated the university's academic research and industrial linkages at national and international level. She also highlighted multiple projects, so far, carried out by HEC for FJWU.

Moreover, she ensured continuing support in human resources and infrastructural expansions of the university.Earlier, FJWU Vice Chancellor Dr Samina Ameen Qadir informed that as many as 1,349 graduates include 10 PhDs, 29 MS, 52 M.Phil, 427 Masters and 820 Bachelors had completed their degrees.Dr Qadir said that it is our great desire and utmost commitment to give quality education and empower women of Pakistan with confidence and pride.She said that the focus of the university is to prepare young women for the job market but also emphasis on character building of the future mothers.

The VC further stated that our syllabus is well equipped with modules and courses relating to tolerance, ethics and peace. She also briefed about various research programmes and achievements in academics and co-curricular activities.Later, the Governor Punjab awarded medals and degrees to the successful students.