ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that teaching youth the contemporary modern sciences at higher level of education was key to progress and development.
Chairing a review meeting on the promotion of higher education, the premier said the federal government would provide all possible assistance to provinces to promote higher education.
The meeting was apprised of the progress on the establishment of Sialkot Engineering University for which the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) had already approved the project worth Rs16.69 billion.
The Sialkot Engineering University will be set up jointly by the federal and the Punjab government for which half of the money and land will be provided by the provincial government.
The meeting was informed that the teachings of Seeratun Nabi were being included in the syllabus of grades 8, 9 and 10 and the new syllabus for these classes would be launched soon.
The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Asad Umar, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain and Shafqat Mahmood, Special Assistant Shahbaz Gill, Chairman Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology Dr Ataur Rehman, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission and senior officials.
GERMAN FM CALLS ON PM KHAN: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who is in Islamabad on a two-day official visit, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday.
Both exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan-Germany bilateral relations, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Prime Minister Khan recalled his conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in which the two leaders had fruitful exchange of views on the Afghanistan situation.
He underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was vitally important for Pakistan and the region. At this pivotal moment in Afghanistan’s history, it was important for the international community to remain in support and solidarity with the Afghans, he stressed.
The PM underlined that urgent steps were needed to stabilise the security situation, address humanitarian needs, and ensure economic stability in Afghanistan. These would require sustained engagement with Afghanistan, he added.
He further underscored that both Pakistan and Germany should work closely for the promotion of shared interests relating to regional peace and stability.
The German FM conveyed cordial greetings of Chancellor Merkel. While sharing Germany’s viewpoint on the situation in Afghanistan, he thanked for Pakistan’s support and facilitation in Germany’s evacuation endeavours from Afghanistan.
He also highlighted the celebration of 70th anniversary of establishment of Pakistan-Germany diplomatic relations during 2021. The two countries are holding a series of events to celebrate this milestone in a befitting manner.
