President calls for enrolling over 20m out-of-school children

Pakistan Feb, 17 2023
President calls for enrolling over 20m out-of-school children
  • 174
  • 0

Karachi: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for bringing over 20 million out-of-school children back to schools and providing them with opportunities to grow and excel in life. He regretted that about 10 percent of Pakistan’s population had been deprived of their fundamental right, which was great loss to nation.

President said that youth and elite had resources and capacity to help and uplift this neglected segment of society, adding that it was moral responsibility of the educated youth and elites to support these underprivileged children in getting education to make them productive and responsible citizens of country.

Addressing 20th Convocation Ceremony of Iqra University here he said that health and education were essential foundations for nation’s socio-economic development and urged Pakistani universities to equip their students with employable skills, developing their analytical and critical thinking abilities to help them succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Naveed Lakhani Chairman of Hussain Lakhani Group, Erum Asad Vice Chancellor of University, alumni, faculty members and parents of graduating students were present.

He urged students to follow path of unity, faith and discipline as propounded by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He said that students must focus on improving their dealings with fellow humans in society and fulfilling ‘Huqooq ul Ibad’, besides developing effective communication skills in order to become successful in life.

Youth must adopt latest technology and focus on innovation, research and development to keep themselves and their country abreast with exponential changes taking place in field of Science and Technology, especially in IT sector.

Approximately 60 percent to 80 percent of youth in colleges were under mental stress and advised youth to live balanced life and take care of their physical as well as mental health and well-being.

President distributed gold medals among students for their excellent academic performance. More than 800 students from different disciplines were awarded degrees and medals at convocation ceremony.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 17 2023

Like Business on Facebook, follow @DailyNCourier on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.

Senior Reporter
Senior Reporter https://www.dailynationalcourier.com/author/senior-reporter
Daily National Courier is a leading morning English newspaper of twelve pages covering all international and national political developments on 24/7 basis.

NC Big Stories

IMF Review Mission

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is determined to pull Pakistan out of the economic crisis it is facing. In order to save the sinking economy and put it on the path of development, our financial experts made estimates a year ago, keeping in min...

‘SNL50’ anniversary special will have alums join Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and others

The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Steve Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle and numerous other stars who’ve been associated with the show over the yea...

Maryam defends decision giving birth abroad

Actress Maryam Nafees, who married in March 2022 and is expecting her first child, recently hit back at critics who suggested that she was planning to give birth abroad to secure a foreign nationality for her baby. The actress responded strongly to...

Ashlee Simpson shares exciting update about sister Jessica’s music

A renowned singer-songwriter and actress, Ashlee Simpson, has shared a rare update on her sister Jessica Simpson’s upcoming music. Speaking to PEOPLE at LA Magazine’s book launch party for Jason Felts’ book Hollywood Virgin, the 40-...

More like this
Related

IHC rejects petition to halt upcoming CSS exam

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected a petition seeking to restrain the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) from conducting the fresh examination before releasing the CSS 2024 results. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani announced the reserv...

FIA, PTA launch crackdown on illegal sale of foreign SIMs

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s Cyber Crime Wing have launched a nationwide crackdown against individuals and businesses involved in the illegal sale of pre-activated foreign SI...

‘ECP conducted controversial elections in country’s history,’ claims Shibli

Peshawar: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Senator Shibli Faraz asserted that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had conducted what he described as the “Most controversial elections” in the country’s history. Speaking to medi...

Lucknow Cooperative Society serves legal notice against Secretary Sindh Housing Authority

KARACHI: The members/ residents of Lucknow Cooperative Housing Society, located at Sector 31-E, Korangi has dispatched legal notice U/s 115 of Cooperative Societies Act 2020 to Secretary and Chairman Sindh Cooperative Housing Authority, Government of...
Need Help? Chat with us