Sindh Minister for Education, Pir Mazharulaq said that the young, educated and skilled workforce was the key for national development.
The minister was addressing a convocation ceremony organized by the Newports Institute of Communication and Economics (NICE) on Sunday. He said that the youth should step forward and play their part towards national progress and development as the youth of the country was the most valuable resource the country housed. The convocation ceremony was attended by more than 500 students who graduated in the disciplines of Business Administration, Computer Sciences and Fashion and Textile design.
Four Gold Medals were awarded to students who excelled in the stated disciplines. The Gold medals were sponsored by Hilton Pharma, Deewan Group, FOAKH Group, and Abdullah Gardens.
NICE, Chairman Brig (R) Sadiq Jamal advised the graduating students to play positive roles towards development of Pakistan. NICE Rector Huma Bukhari, praised the graduates for their endless efforts and prayed for a prosperous future for them. Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industries Chairman Mian Abrar Ahmed, and Hilton Pharma, Chairman Sardar Yaseen Malik, were guests of honor on the convocation.
Javed Jabbar to be NFEH’s honorary advisor : Javed Jabbar has been elected as the honorary Advisor to National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH), a non-governmental organization (NGO) engaged in environmental protection activities in the country.
According to a press release issued on Sunday he will counsel NFEH on its environmental, awareness, training and social activities. He is also associated with Pakistan National Council (PNC) and United World Colleges Scholarship (UWCS) since 1982.
He is the founder chairman of South Asian Media Association Colombo (SAMAC), founder convener of South Asian Editors Forum (SAEF) and Citizen Media Commission (CMC).
