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LAHORE, Nov 10 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that science paves the way for prosperity, peace, and a sustainable future.
In her message on World Science Day/Week for Peace and Development, she said that the day is observed to raise public awareness about the role of science in promoting harmony and progress in daily life and emphasized that the youth must stay informed about scientific advances and research for peace and development. She added that the Punjab government is working to encourage students and young people to benefit from scientific research.
The CM highlighted that providing opportunities in information technology, engineering, and scientific studies is a top government priority. She pointed to Nawaz Sharif IT City as a revolutionary initiative in science and technology and said scientific research would be promoted at the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Institute and Research Center and Maryam Nawaz Autism School and Research Center. Special focus will also be given to medical science research at Nawaz Sharif Medical City. She noted that a unique science and technology show was organized in government schools for the first time in Punjab, where students presented innovative models for peace, development, and promoting a scientific approach. A student from Rajanpur, she said, impressed everyone by presenting a Li-Fi model 100 times faster than Wi-Fi.
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif stressed that progress in science and technology is crucial for peace and security, and the secret to development lies in innovation. She reaffirmed the Punjab government’s commitment to modernizing all sectors, including education, health, and agriculture, on scientific lines and urged youth to harness their full potential in technology and research, assuring them of full government support. She said, “Punjab is entering a revolutionary era of IT and silicon.”