and researchers. He said that the explosion of information is exponentially growing in the world and unless we have the ability to innovate and embrace inventions, we will not be able to compete in the knowledge revolution.
He said that through launch of ILM Movement, the government will further strengthen the holistic framework for achieving knowledge objectives set in the Vision 2025.
Baleegh-ur-Rahman said that our destination is a brighter and safer Pakistan and that can only be achieved through knowledge revolution. He said that Vision 2025 provides a comprehensive roadmap for aligning our knowledge base with socio-economic demands. He appreciated the Planning Division for taking special care of the educational development initiatives. He also mentioned successful launching of the National Curriculum Council, which he said was aimed to develop basic standards for curriculum development in all federating units of the country.
He informed the gathering that Pakistan will also adopt Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 along with other nations at United Nations in September this year and that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will represent Pakistan on this occasion.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed also underlined significance of knowledge for a nation’s growth and appreciated the initiatives for development of education at all levels. He also mentioned the potential of Pakistani youth, which he said if tapped properly will take Pakistan to new heights. He said that initiatives of ILM Pakistan Movement will be expanded across the country. He also mentioned government’s initiative to provide access to higher education in every district, adding that it is being ensured that quality is not compromised and for that purpose strict quality assurance measures have been implemented. “Time and the challenges that this country has faced have proven that solution to all our problems lies in quality education, which is not limited to major cities but reaches all nooks and corners of the country.”