‘Growth needs mature knowledge of economy’
Shibli Faraz urges universities to play their part in science and knowledge diplomacy.
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz urged universities to play their part in science and knowledge diplomacy. He said this while addressing a webinar on the ‘Role of Science and Technology Universities in Promoting National High-Tech Growth’ organised by the National University of Science and Technology (NUST).
He stated that universities were helping shift the focus of the world slowly but gradually from geopolitical competition to knowledge-based cooperation. In today s world, there is an urgent need to promote peace-enhancing diplomacy rather than diplomacy driven by war and conflict,” he added.
Govt determined to increase budget allocation for higher education: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government is determined to increase budget allocation for higher education in next fiscal year.
He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today (Friday) regarding promotion of higher education in the country.
The Prime Minister directed the Federal Minister for Education to immediately consult with relevant federal and provincial ministries to identify the resources for promotion of higher education.
Chairman Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology Dr Atta-ur-Rehman briefed the meeting about use of technology and required resources for Higher Education Commission.
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PM directs Shafqat Mehmood to consult federal, provincial ministries before finalizing recommendations
May 21, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the federal government, in consultation with the provinces, was seriously considering to enhance the allocation of funds for higher education in the budget for the next fiscal year.
Presiding over a meeting regarding the promotion of higher education, he said that only the promotion of higher education would prove as the path of progress. He said that the developed nations spent a major share of their gross domestic product (GDP) on education, which brought more prosperity in their countries.