ISLAMABAD: Acting Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan Nasar has said Pakistan is fortunate to have a young population, with nearly 60 per cent of its people being youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He described young people as the country\u2019s greatest asset and a source of hope for its future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking as chief guest at the launch of a Transnational Education Partnership between the University of Lahore and the University of Plymouth, UK, at a local hotel on Thursday evening, he said investing in youth could lead Pakistan towards greater development and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said providing young people with quality education, modern skills and access to global opportunities could promote development, prosperity and stability in Pakistan and the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He congratulated both universities on the partnership, saying it would further strengthen academic and educational ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said such partnerships would enable Pakistani students to access world-class education, gain international exposure and acquire modern skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInvesting in the youth of today is, in fact, an investment in Pakistan\u2019s future,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting chairman said modern education and technology-oriented skills would strengthen the national economy and create new opportunities for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He welcomed the launch of academic programmes in computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, business, law and health sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He described these fields as vital for Pakistan\u2019s economic and social development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, he said preparing young people for future needs was a pressing necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Syedaal Nasar appreciated the University of Lahore\u2019s initiative to create international educational opportunities for Pakistani students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed hope that cooperation between Pakistani and British institutions would expand beyond degree programmes to research, innovation, faculty collaboration, entrepreneurship and student exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welcoming representatives of the University of Plymouth, he said education was an effective means of further strengthening relations between Pakistan and the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said cooperation in knowledge, research and innovation would further consolidate the longstanding friendly ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting chairman urged students to make the most of available opportunities, think globally and develop their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also encouraged them to embrace modern technology and innovation and play their role in the country\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He appreciated all individuals and institutions involved in making the partnership a reality and expressed his best wishes for both universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He hoped the collaboration would provide a strong foundation for a promising future for students and the education sectors of Pakistan and the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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