Former Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch has stressed the need for giving more attention to universities located in less developed regions of the country. He was speaking as chief guest during the laptop distribution ceremony at University of Turbat held under Prime Minister's Youth Programme, says a news release received here on Sunday.
As many as 61 laptops were distributed under Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme and 20 laptops given by the Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai.
"Without advancement in hi-tech and market based knowledge, we cannot compete with rest of the world in this era of rapid development," Dr Abdul Malik said, adding that establishing a sub campus of Turbat University at Gwadar is a big step for increasing access to higher education in the region.
He also appreciated efforts of the Vice Chancellor and his team for timely completion of the UoT main campus project. He said that the University would play a significant role to develop human resource for different CPEC related projects.
Dr Abdul Razzaq Sabir, Vice Chancellor, University of Turbat thanked Balochistan Government and Higher Education Commission (HEC) for taking interest to develop the University of Turbat and extending continuous support for promotion of quality higher education in a far-flung part of the country, saying that classes in Gwadar campus will start in January next year.
Fida Hussain, Director General HEC, said Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme is an incentive for students so as to promote research culture in higher learning institutions in this era of technology and innovation.
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