Governor Mandokhail: Balochistan’s laptop quota up 18pc, public universities’ ranking doubled

QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has said that giving the province’s youth opportunities to move ahead, educating them and providing them with jobs are among the government’s priorities, so that they can join the mainstream and play a full role in the development of the country and the province.

He was addressing a ceremony organised by the Progressive Climate Foundation and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Youth Wing. Provincial Minister Mir Asim Kurd Gailo, MNA Akhtar Bibi, MPA Zarak Khan Mandokhail, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme focal person for Balochistan Sajjad Raisani, Younus Baloch, Chaudhry Shabbir and Abdul Wahab Atal Achakzai were also present.

The governor said Pakistan had given us happiness and honour. He said they were moving forward in line with the vision and mission of their leader, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, and were paying special attention to the welfare of the people of the province and the resolution of their problems.

He said young people were a country’s valuable asset and the guarantee of a bright future, so it was necessary to provide them with a favourable environment to show their abilities, receive practical training and move ahead. The governor said he had also raised his voice at the United Nations headquarters for better job opportunities and quality education for young people. He expressed hope that the fruits of these efforts would reach the youth of Balochistan and open new paths of progress for them.

Laptop quota up 18pc

Thanking the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, in particular, Governor Mandokhail said the 18 per cent increase in the laptop quota for Balochistan was an important step. He said access to modern technology and digital facilities would help students progress in education, sharpen their abilities and find new job opportunities.

Stressing the importance of better guidance for young people and drawing them towards positive activities, he said that if they succeeded in looking after the young generation, developing its abilities and putting it on the right path, they would in effect secure the future of the entire country. He said investment in the education, training and character-building of young people was essential for Pakistan’s progress and stability.

Public universities’ ranking doubled

Speaking about the performance of public sector universities, the governor said that as a result of continuous hard work, effective supervision and efforts to improve educational standards, the ranking of all public universities in the province had doubled. He pledged that efforts would continue to improve educational standards at universities further, promote research activities and give students an education in line with modern requirements.

The governor praised the efforts of Provincial Minister Mir Asim Kurd Gailo, MNA Akhtar Bibi, MPA Zarak Khan Mandokhail, focal person Sajjad Raisani, Mir Attaullah Ahmadzai, Younus Baloch, Chaudhry Shabbir and Abdul Wahab Atal Achakzai for organisational activity and for mobilising young people.

Provincial Minister Mir Asim Kurd Gailo said the role of young people was recognised in every field and at every level. He said the future belonged to the youth, and they would play a key role in the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and Balochistan through their hard work and determination. MNA Akhtar Bibi said young people were the valuable asset and the future of any country and nation. MPA Zarak Khan Mandokhail said they were committed to giving young people positive guidance and moving them in the right direction. He said they were trying to bring out their hidden talents and use them in the best interests of the country and the nation.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan