NAROWAL: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal attended foundation stone-laying ceremony of various schemes including roads, sewerage and water supply at University of Narowal.

Ahsan Iqbal was welcomed by University administration. Technical team of University of Narowal gave detailed briefing to Minister about schemes.

Ahsan Iqbal said that laying foundation stone of projects was matter of great honour for him. “Projects which were approved during our tenure were unnecessarily delayed during previous government. Work on all projects attributed to me had been stopped without reason. Previous Punjab government withheld money for purchase of land for centre of excellence and local leadership of party showed its anti-education mindset and vindictiveness by blocking completion of the project,” he added.

He said that cost of projects of University, which had been postponed for four years without any reason, increased several times. “Who will compensate for this loss?” he asked.

He maintained, “Make full use of your time and focus on your intellectual growth. Just focusing on notes alone will not help you cope with today’s world. “In recent election campaign, I met many parents whose children’s future is bright because of these universities. He said, “Our bright future depends on hard work and efforts of our children, so work hard all your life.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 26 2024

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