ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday said universities and other educational institutions had an additional responsibility of human resource development to strengthen the Country’s socio-economic structure.
Talking to Chancellor of Riphah International University Hasan Muhammad Khan and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Anis Ahmad at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, the president expressed satisfaction over the improved standards of higher education in Pakistan during last few years.
President Mamnoon said institutions like Riphah International University had played a commendable role in this regard.
The president said still a lot needed to be done to come at par with international standards of higher education, adding that the government was taking all possible measures for promotion of education.
President Mamnoon stressed secondary and higher education for women that comprised half of the Country’s population.
In addition, he appreciated the establishment of Women Institute of Science and Humanities at Riphah International University and said such dedicated campuses for women were a significant development in providing them quality education.
Chancellor Hasan Muhammad Khan briefed the president about ongoing and future projects of the university. He also extended an invitation to the President to inaugurate a charity hospital established by the university.
