LAHORE:Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, on Friday said that the youth, including male and female students, are Pakistan’s greatest and most valuable asset, urging them to set aside hatred on social media and move forward with a positive mindset for the country’s future.
He was addressing a ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Laptop Distribution Scheme Phase-IV at Punjab University. The event was attended by Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Talha Barki, Minister for Public Affairs Rana Mubashir Iqbal, MNA Shaista Parvez Malik, Registrar Dr Ahmed Islam, President Academic Staff Association Prof Dr Amjad Abbas Khan Magsi, representatives of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), faculty members and students.
In his address, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar stressed the need for greater investment in skill-based and need-oriented education. He noted that despite advancements in the modern era, many children still lack resources, adding that the government is making efforts to ensure that no talented student is deprived of access to modern learning tools.
He said the laptop scheme, initiated by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during his tenure as Chief Minister Punjab, has now expanded across the country. He acknowledged that the scheme faced political criticism in the past but proved highly beneficial during the COVID-19 period, when students made effective use of laptops for their education.