President Mamnoon Hussain said that the solution to all problems of the country lies in democracy and only through democratic dispensation can we attain continuity of the political system, achieve good governance and stabilize the economy. The President expressed his satisfaction that all sections of society are united in the quest to achieve progress and prosperity and the country is moving in the right direction.
The President said this while addressing the 7th Convocation of the Quaid-e-AzamUniversity in Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad on Wednesday. Vice-Chancellor Quaid-e-Azam University Dr. Javed Ashraf was also present on the occasion.
The President urged the youth to acquire modern and scientific education noting that those nations excel in the world, which have quality human resource. The President advised the youth to fully focus on their education and that girls in particular should not accept any hindrance in acquiring education and also not hesitate to go for studies abroad if they feel it necessary. The President advised the female students not to blindly ape the West and to proudly follow Islamic traditions to earn a good name for their country.
The President stated that the Government is committed to improve the standard of life of the people by stabilizing the national economy. President Mamnoon said that the Government is working under a balanced strategy for the development and prosperity of all segments of society and the country is moving in the right direction. “For this reason, we need experts in economy, banking, science & technology and other important fields so that the process of progress and prosperity can be taken forward,” remarked the President.
The President said that Pakistan would emerge as an important trading hub of the region after operationalization of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). President Mamnoon hoped that GwadarPort will become functional by the end of 2016 which would usher in a new era of economic development and progress. The President underlined that in order to put the national economy on strong footing, there is a need to fully take advantage of CPEC. The President emphasized that there is no change in the route of CPEC. President Mamnoon hoped that after completion of the ongoing energy projects, the country will be able to overcome electricity load shedding.
The President noted that the country was moving in the right direction until 1970s but afterwards it got detracked due to bad governance and corruption adding that now the Government is working in the right direction and the country’s economy has revived. He noted with satisfaction that there was a significant improvement in the economic indicators as a result of prudent policies and improved law and order situation. The President urged the well off to pay their due taxes in order to increase Government resources for spending on public welfare.
President Mamnoon stated that corruption has eroded the foundation of society and emphasized upon the need to get rid of this menace to ensure economic development and wellbeing of the people. The President noted with satisfaction that the general law and order situation in the country has improved and reaffirmed the resolve of the government to continue Zarb-e-Azb operation till elimination of the last terrorist.
The President noted with appreciation that Quaid-e-AzamUniversity is imparting quality education as a leading public sector university. The President urged that in order to further enhance its performance, the University should establish educational linkages with leading international Universities to take benefit from their experience. The President also called for focusing on character building of students besides imparting education to them. The President congratulated the graduating students and also distributed medals among position holders.
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