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President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday said that universities and other educational institutions had an additional responsibility of developing human resource and strengthening the country's socio-economic structure. The President was talking to Chancellor of Riphah International University Hasan Muhammad Khan and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Anis Ahmad, here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The President expressed satisfaction over the improved standards of higher education in Pakistan during last few years. He said institutions like Riphah International University had played a commendable role in this regard. He said still a lot needed to be done to come at par with international standards of higher education, adding that the government was taking all possible measures for promotion of education.
The President stressed secondary and higher education for women that comprised half of the country's population. He appreciated the establishment of Women Institute of Science and Humanities at Riphah International University and said such dedicated campuses for women were a significant development in providing them quality education. Chancellor Hasan Muhammad Khan briefed the President about the ongoing and future projects of the university.

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