Govt not against student unions, says Shafqat Mehmood
Pakistan
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood.
ISLAMABAD: The government is not against the students union and formulating a new policy to make them more effective and productive for the country, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood said on Wednesday.
Addressing the Vice-Chancellors Roundtable Conference at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad on Wednesday, Mehmood said measures need to be taken to promote patience and tolerance in universities faculty.
The federal minister said universities are facing many issues, including hostels, discipline and narratives that need to be addressed.
He underlined the need for students’ characterisation, enabling them to listen and bear the opinion of others.
Shafqat Mehmood says new policy regarding student unions on the cards
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Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood speaking to vice-chancellors regarding the educational policy.
Federal education minister underlines the need for students’ characterisation, enabling them to listen and bear other s opinion.
Shafqat Mehmood says the government is not against student unions
Says the role of universities is key in promoting culture of tolerance in society
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education Shafqat Mehmood has said the PTI government is working on a new policy to make student unions more effective as their ties with political parties have produced negative results for society.