Islamabad : Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training said that providing a laptop to every young person is an important mission of the government under which the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme is being further expanded. She expressed these views while addressing a laptop distribution ceremony at Allama Iqbal Open University as the chief guest.
She said that the promotion of education and the empowerment of youth are among the top priorities of the government. Wajiha Qamar added that Pakistan is now moving in the right direction and progressing toward economic stability, in which the role of the younger generation is extremely important.
Addressing the students, she remarked that the armed forces of Pakistan are the guardians of the country’s physical borders, while students are the guardians of its ideological frontiers. Emphasizing national unity, she said that students are first and foremost Pakistanis and should use these laptops responsibly for educational and training purposes. She encouraged them to take full advantage of modern technology to enhance their skills so they can secure a bright future for themselves and contribute effectively to the country’s development.
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood said that through the efforts of the Higher Education Commission, the Government of Pakistan has provided laptops for 2,475 students of Allama Iqbal Open University. Out of these, 300 laptops are being distributed today among students from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. He added that the remaining students will receive laptops at ceremonies to be held in provincial capitals.
The Vice Chancellor highlighted that laptops are essential for students enrolled in distance learning and online education systems. He expressed gratitude to the Higher Education Commission and the Government of Pakistan for including Allama Iqbal Open University in this important initiative.
Speaking on the occasion, Engineer Nazeer Hussain from the Higher Education Commission congratulated the university on the successful organization of the ceremony and the students on receiving their laptops. He said that the objective of the Government of Pakistan and the Higher Education Commission is to equip students with modern technology so they can excel in education and research and represent Pakistan positively at the global level. He urged students to use the laptops for positive and constructive purposes.
Registrar Raja Umar Raja also addressed the students and emphasized the importance of using the laptops for academic activities, online research, skills development, and acquiring modern knowledge. He stated that responsible and effective use of technology would help students become skilled, informed, and productive citizens in the future.
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