President Mamnoon Hussain has said that establishment of IT
University in Rawalpindi will further accelerate the process of social and
economic development and foreign investment in the education sector will be
appreciated.
The
President said this while talking to a delegation of foreign investors who
called on him at the Awian-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Tuesday. The delegation
included the heads of foreign multinational companies. Senator Kamran Michael
also accompanied the delegation.
The President
emphasized that education has a pivotal role in the development of human
resource and the incumbent government is making all out efforts for the
socio-economic development of the country. He stated that the Government is
working on several projects to encourage the pursuit of higher education like
Prime Minister’s Scheme for provision of Laptops and Prime Minister’s Fee
Reimbursement Programme. He also added that universities have a significant
role in the social and economic progress of the country.
The President
underscored that there is a conducive environment for foreign investors in the
country as Pakistan has greatly overcome the menace of terrorism adding that
Pakistan will welcome the investment in textile sector. The President
appreciated the establishment of Information Technology University in Rawat by
the delegation in collaboration with the Government of Punjab. He also
commended the efforts of the delegation in promoting educational projects. He
further said that their struggle for the betterment of the marginalized classes
of the society is highly praiseworthy. While appreciating the award of
scholarship to Pakistani students the President underlined that the Government
will continue to support welfare activities through education. He also stated
that Pakistan will definitely take part in Winter Olympics.
