President Mamnoon Hussain on Sunday urged Pakistani youth at home and abroad to equip them with latest knowledge and fast-evolving technologies like computers, Internet, smart phones etc, as their positive use could help achieve individual and collective progress.
"The invention of Internet has changed this world, and when you will take the rein of affairs, it would have changed completely, confining into a small device (cell phone) which all of us are carrying in our hands today," he told students at the Pakistan Education Center (PEC), a school run by Pakistan Embassy in Qatar. He, however, cautioned them about the negative uses of these technologies, as irresponsible use of these technologies could prove fatal for the whole world. "That's why I will advise you to learn about these technologies and commit yourself to use these for the benefit and welfare of mankind," he added.
The President, who was in Doha on a four-day official visit at the invitation of the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, said the main objective of his visit to the Pakistan Education Center was that he wanted to meet the students and know how they think about their country and the world.
He also called upon the Pakistani students to adopt positive approach and thinking about the world, and follow our moral and spiritual values. "If we become good Pakistanis, it will mean that in terms of moral and spiritual values, we are on the right path," he added. The President further said, "The person who works with honesty and commitment, avoids corruption, and dedicates himself for the welfare of human-kind, is considered as a good person. This is the path, by following which, we can make this world peaceful and beautiful."
"In this respect, we have high hopes on our new generation, and I believe that you will not disappoint us," he added. The President was happy to note that a large number of PEC-educated youth were serving in various fields of life in this brotherly country including the Qatar Armed Forces. "It will help further strengthen and deepen the already existing close bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar," he hoped.
The President also lauded the services and hard-work of teachers and staff of the Pakistan Education Center for the provision of quality education to Pakistani youth and equipping them with the jewel of knowledge.