Ahsan urges engineering universities to reform curriculum in accordance with modern era

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has urged engineering universities to reform their curriculum in view of the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution and the market demands of the country.

 

He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Vice Chancellors of Pakistan’s engineering universities, representatives of the engineering industry, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Engineering Council and the Institution of Engineers Pakistan in Islamabad .

 

He said today’s world values skilled human resources than mere armchair scientists or degree holders. He said engineering universities need to equip students with the modern day technology and accustom them with the technical knowledge and skills.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Naval Chief lauds services being offered by College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

The fifty-fifth Convocation Ceremony of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan was held in Islamabad on Sunday.

 

Addressing the ceremony as chief guest, Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi advised the graduates to deliver best possible care to their patients by keeping themselves abreast of latest knowledge.

 

He said the college has nurtured and established an indigenous system of post graduate medical education that has paved the way for comprehensive healthcare in the country that includes primary as well specialist care.

 

The Naval Chief conferred medals and degrees to the position holders, fellows & members of the College.

 

Earlier, President of the College has opened new Regional Centres in Gambat and Gilgit Baltistan.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Govt plans to export 1mln Pakistani skilled, un-skilled workers to different countries: Turi

Minister for Human Resources and Overseas Pakistanis Sajid Hussain Turi has said that the government will send one million Pakistanis to different countries for employment opportunities.

 

Addressing an event in district Kurram on Sunday, he said the government has already sent more than six-hundred thousand people to different countries.

 

The Minister said successful negotiations with different countries continue to find honorable livelihoods for skilled workers.

 

He said negotiations to address isues of  deported workers from the United Arab Emirates are also underway.

 

Speaking about development and welfare projects for district Kurram, Sajid Hussain Turi said NADRA offices are being established at Bagun, Alizai and Doggar areas.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan