The Pro vice-chancellor of Karachi University Professor Dr Ikhlaq Ahmed has paid rich tributes to late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan for the setting up of Islamic centres in Pakistan where religious education is being imparted in addition to the teaching of modern day disciplines.
He was speaking as chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony for the position-holder students at Shaikh Zayed Islamic Centre University of Karachi on Tuesday.
Dr Ikhlaq was of the view that need of the hour was that in addition to the acquisition of knowledge in the present-day disciplines, Islamic teachings be also imparted.
He also lauded the academic standard maintained by the Shaikh Zayed Islamic Centre and said those who passed out from that institution were talented, capable as well as broad-minded. Speaking on the occasion, a prominent educationist, Professor Dr Manzooruddin said the universities were the seats of learning. He said such institutions also foster the spirit of tolerance and dialogue.
Dr Manzoor asked the students of the Centre to attain expertise in computer technology and English language.
The Director of Shaikh Zayed Islamic Centre Professor Dr Khalil ur Rehman presented the welcome address. He said apart from Islamic teaching the students were also imparted knowledge in computer technology, Islamic banking and various other subjects.
On the occasion, Dr Ikhlaq also performed the inauguration of a computer exhibition. He also distributed prizes among the students who obtained first, second and third positions. Most of the prizes were bagged by Najam Sehar Ilyas, Junaid Bin Yousuf and Muhammad Zakariya.
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