Islamabad: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal urged youth to promote harmony in society and hold their opinion on any issue of their choice but keeping in mind that ‘you don’t have to think same to be equal.’  Speaking to Pakistani alumni from Hungarian universities under Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship here, he emphasised that prejudice is death of humanity.

“You have every right to have your point of view but do remember that rationality should not be lost during arguments. We must also know that interpretation of reality is different for each one of us.” 

He appreciated Pakistani students who have completed their studies from Hungarian universities and urged them to put into practice whatever they have learned in their respective fields.

They included graduates of BS, MS and PhD programmes from different universities in Hungary. Some of students in Hungary joined session through video link. “You are a privileged group of students who have been educated abroad.”  Lamenting country’s economic situation, he urged graduates to think where they want to see Pakistan in 2047 and make their efforts accordingly.

“Among many other factors for national development, an important thing is to create positive synergy through harmony and respect for others.”  He asked each group member of alumni association to write a two-pager on their experience in Hungary as well as their suggestions for improvement in Pakistani higher education system. 

Dr. Shaista Sohail Executive Director HEC appreciated support of Hungarian Government for higher studies of Pakistani students. She advised students to utilise their energies on showing exemplary academic performance and character and play ambassadors of Pakistan in Hungary. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 24 2022

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