Women education guarantees educated society: Punjab governor.

Byline: Israr Ahmad

Rawalpindi -- Governor Punjab and Chancellor Fatima Jinnah Women University Chaudhry Sarwar said that future of Pakistan was in hands of academia which could play positive role to transform the country into a developed nation by extending quality education and character building of young generation.

'An educated woman is guarantee of an educated society,' he said. He said that educated women could play vital role in development of the country.

He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed upon bringing change in education and health sectors.

The Governor expressed these views while addressing 18th convocation of the FJWU on Thursday. Vice Chancellor Prof Samina Amin Qadir, educational experts, faculty members, parents and students attended the convocation. As many as 1,349 graduates including 10 PhDs, 29 MS, 52 MPhil, 427 masters and 820 bachelors' students completed their degrees and have also been awarded gold, silver and bronze medals.

Chaudhry Sarwar said that there was no substitute of hard work and by adopting missionary zeal we could attain the heights of progress and glory in education sector. He appreciated the achievements of FJWU in academics, co-curricular activities and research. Extending congratulations to the young graduates and their families, the Governor asked the graduates to become active member of society in their professional career and uphold the high traditions of their Alma meter and also help those who do not have opportunities to get education. He said that it was endeavour of government to provide adequate opportunities of basic as well as higher education to girls and keeping in view the requirements, the Punjab government has recently upgraded Government Postgraduate College for Women, Rawalpindi into a women university. On this occasion, Governor Punjab congratulated Vice Chancellor of FJWU and her team for their effort in achieving success and development for the university. He reminded the students about their noble values of caring and...