The meeting focused on the higher education sector in the province, with discussions centering on leveraging online learning and increasing technical and vocational programs to bolster economic growth and improve social progress.
The meeting focused on the higher education sector in the province, with discussions centering on leveraging online learning and increasing technical and vocational programs to bolster economic growth and improve social progress.
Pakistan President Arif Alvi urged universities to make use of technology to boost graduation numbers during a meeting with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa officials.
The president also underscored the need to promote higher education for sustainable progress and development in Pakistan.
The meeting focused on the higher education sector in the province, with discussions centered around leveraging online learning and expanding technical and vocational programs to bolster economic growth and social progress. Governor Haji Ghulam Ali, Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan, and members of the provincial cabinet were also in attendance.
President Alvi called for greater attention to education and health, with a special emphasis on the provision of these services to disadvantaged communities. He also suggested the hiring of grant specialists to improve the management of university finances and research grants.
The president also urged universities to boost online education and implement multiple shifts to boost the production of quality technical and vocational graduates. He noted that this was essential for sustainable economic growth and socioeconomic development.
Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province emphasized the importance of promptly appointing vice-chancellors in universities.
Financial and administrative matters of universities were also discussed during the meeting, with relevant officials providing information on these topics.
President Alvi encouraged all citizens to collaborate in nation-building, pointing out that 27 million children lacked access to education and healthcare. He expressed hope for an improvement in the economy over time.
Recently, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, along with the University of Essex, announced the establishment of a Chevening scholarship pathway for Pakistani scholars.
