President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday appealed to the nation to stand united as country's valiant forces were confronting the terrorists, with the full backing of people. Addressing the 62nd Convocation of the Comsats Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) here at the Convention Centre, the President also asked the nation to pray for the success of its Armed Forces.
The President mentioned the sad incident in Lahore and said he, the government and the entire nation were deeply saddened over the loss of precious lives. He prayed Allah Almighty to bless those who lost their lives and for courage to their families to bear the deaths of their loved ones with equanimity.
He expressed satisfaction over the constitution of a judicial tribunal and said he was confident that full justice would be done in the light of its findings. He said the outcome of the tribunal would not only help determine those responsible, but also help in pursuing the legal course of action.
The event was attended by Minister for Science and Technology and Chancellor Comsats Institute of Information Technology Zahid Hamid, Executive Director and Chairman Board of Governors Comsats Dr Imtinan Ilahi, Chairman Higher Education Commission Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Rector Comsats Dr Syed Mohammad Junaid Zaidi, Members Board of Governors and Academic Council, large number of students, faculty and parents. Addressing the gathering, the President urged the centres of higher learning to focus on research and development so as to excel in their respective areas of specialisation.
The President said progress in Science and Technology was the key factor for success in the economic development of any country. He said advancement in modern technology would help Pakistan prosper in diverse fields. President Mamnoon Hussain said investment in education in general and in higher education in particular was important for social and economic development of a country, and said it was one of the reasons that the government was focussing on the promotion of advanced and technical education.
In this regard, he mentioned Prime Minister's Youth Development and Fee Reimbursement programmes to fully utilise the potential of the youth. The President said the laptop scheme would also help improve the skills of the students and help them compete with the contemporary world. He said the youth of the country had a high potential and all they required was good guidance to help them in their future lives. President Mamnoon Hussain said the nation had pride in its capable youth who had brought laurels to the country in different fields. He said Pakistan was facing a number of social and economic issues however the government was tackling those matters with a high degree of prudence and competence. He mentioned the issue of law and order and the energy crisis that were hampering the progress of the country. In that regard, he mentioned the Vision-2025 that would usher in an era of sustainable economic development and social justice.
The President lauded the role of Comsats since its establishment 14 years back and said it had played a key role in providing latest quality education for the youth. He noted that 30,000 students were currently enrolled at different campuses across the country. He appreciated its expansion into the remote areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Karachi Sindh and Gwadar Balochistan as it would provide quality education to the students residing there.
He asked the CIIT to come up with recommendations for the government to improve power generation and power distribution network in the country. The President felicitated the young graduates and their parents on their success and attributed it to the dedication of the teachers, hard work of the students and prayers of their parents.
He termed the convocation a milestone in the lives of the students that would help them step into practical lives at the culmination of their education. He hoped the young graduates would play their key role in the development and prosperity of the country. The President urged the students for specialisation in their particular fields of expertise so as to bring progress and prosperity to the country. He also asked them to serve the humanity with dedication and devotion.
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