SIALKOT, Jul 04 (APP):Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif emphasized the importance of quality education and lifelong learning while addressing the annual convocation of a private college in Sialkot. He expressed satisfaction over the high participation of female graduates, noting that nearly 80 per cent of the graduating students were women, while male graduates accounted for around 20 per cent. He described this as an encouraging sign for the …
Khawaja Asif stresses need for quality education
SIALKOT, Jul 04 (APP):Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif emphasized the importance of quality education and lifelong learning while addressing the annual convocation of a private college in Sialkot.
He expressed satisfaction over the high participation of female graduates, noting that nearly 80 per cent of the graduating students were women, while male graduates accounted for around 20 per cent. He described this as an encouraging sign for the country’s future.
Khawaja Asif said that a well-educated society can never default, stressing that education is the foundation of national progress and economic stability. However, he observed that in some institutions, degrees are awarded without ensuring the required academic standards, underscoring the need to prioritize quality education over the mere distribution of certificates.
?He said that earning a degree should be viewed as the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning rather than its completion. He stressed that knowledge has no limits and encouraged graduates to continue expanding their skills and understanding throughout their lives.
Reflecting on earlier times, Khawaja Asif remarked that although educational institutions were fewer in number during his youth, the scope and value of learning were limitless.
The defence minister expressed concern that some educational institutions focus on awarding degrees instead of maintaining academic standards. He emphasized the need to improve the quality of education and develop curricula that meet the country’s changing social and economic needs.
He added that while political differences are natural, the country’s interests must always come first, urging all political stakeholders to work together for Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.
Concluding his address, the minister said his political identity and public standing were made possible by the people of Sialkot. He expressed gratitude to the city’s residents, stating that he and future generations of his family would always remain indebted to the people of Sialkot for their trust and support.
