KARACHI, Feb 18 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has said that
the terrorists cannot hamper the path of national progress and
development and the nation with its unity would frustrate their evil
designs.
This he stated while addressing as chief guest at the first
convocation of the Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) here
on Saturday.
The President said that action against the terrorists would
continue till their elimination. The terrorists, their sponsors and
facilitators would be brought to justice, he assured.
Referring to the recent incidents of terrorism in various areas
of the country, he offered condolences and assured the victims and
their families that they were not alone and the entire nation shares
their sorrow and grief.
He also cautioned the nation not to pay heed towards the
propaganda of those who are out to spread a negative approach and
trying to hamper the path of progress and development. However, the
nefarious designs of the enemies of the country would not succeed.
Mamnoon Hussain further pointed out that the present government
was heading towards the right direction and the country was making a
headway.
He stated that with the collaboration of the federal as well as
the provincial governments there would be more opportunities for the
process of development.
The President exhorted the youngsters to concentrate towards the
acquisition of knowledge and prepare themselves for the future
responsibilities.
He informed that the required changes would be made in the
curriculum in accordance with the national goals and objectives.
Mamnoon Hussain also spoke of the China-Pakistan Economic
Corridor (CPEC) and made it very clear that there were no changes
in its routes.
He said that after the completion of this mega project, Pakistan
would emerge as a very important country in the region.
The President also asked the neighbouring country to be the part
of the CPEC with an open heart.
He pointed out that the Green Line Bus Service Project in Karachi
would complete by the end of the current year.
Mamnoon Hussain stated that the CPEC not only pertains to the
present but to the future as well.
He was of the view that those nations make headway that uphold
their values and at the same time undertake the required planning to
come up to the requirements of the future.
The President pointed out that in the past our educational
priorities were not in the right direction which had affected the
education of our youngsters.
However, now a special committee is at work to bring about the
required reforms in the system of education and to mould it in
accordance with the national requirements as well as aims and
objectives.
Mamnoon Hussain also highlight the significance of the women
education for preparing them part of the national work force to spur
the process of development.
He said that the present function was of immense importance as
the Sindh Madressah was the alma mater of Founder of the Nation,
Quaid-i-Azam Muhmmad Ali Jinnah.
The President hoped that this institution would make rapid
development in the years ahead.
At the convocation, he also gave away awards to the students who
excelled in various disciplines.
Sindh Governor, Muhammad Zubair, was also present on the occasion.
The Vice-Chancellor Dr.Muhammad Ali Shaikh, presented the welcome
address.
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