23/21 NSU VC Comments on President of Pakistan Speech at QAU Convocation

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Chancellor of All Pakistani Federal Universities addressed the convocation of the Quaid e Azam University Islamabad on Tuesday 2nd November 2021. In his speech excellency, Chancellor emphasized the promotion of higher education and equipping youth with the information technology to change the nation's destiny.

Quoting an example, the Chancellor said India produces 800000 IT graduates whereas Pakistan only 26000. He advised on harnessing the power of the virtual education system to produce more IT graduates and the creation of opportunities for these professionals.

Commenting on the President of Pakistan Speech, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, Vice Chancellor National Skills University Islamabad, and Vice Chairman of the National Technology Council, said :

It is a good omen that President Dr. Arif Alvi always motivated the country's youth and urged them to focus on skill developments and advancement in the information technology sector. In the current era, specifically in the post-COVID scenario, the world is advancing towards digitalization. There is a vast potential for the IT sector in Pakistan and the need of the hour is that students must get familiar with the IT industry as much as possible. The incumbent government is making all-out efforts to provide platforms for graduates to earn for their families rather than go abroad after completing education. Opportunities exist in our country, but the need is to utilize them. Many students are doing their businesses through utilizing IT skills under Prime Minister's Kamyab Jawan Kamyab Pakistan initiative.