Education on modern lines pre-requisite for county's development, prosperity: Chohan.

RAWALPINDI -- Punjab Minister for Information, Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan Thursday said the promotion of education in line with the needs of modern era was very basic pre-requisite for an utmost development, prosperity and stronger economy of the country.

He expressed these views while addressing as chief guest at an inaugural ceremony of fifth annual science and arts exhibition of Punjab Group of Colleges held here at Rawalpindi Arts Council.

Under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Punjab government led by the Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar laid special emphasis on enhancing educational facilities for students at both basic and higher levels.

He said establishment of nine new universities in Punjab was a result of governmental initiatives for promotion of education.

The minister said a number of higher education...