Students urged to play role in nation-building

MINGORA: Secretary Higher Education Capt (retd) Kamran Ahmed Afridi on Saturday urged the students to play an active role in nation-building.

Addressing the inauguration of the International Conference on Innovation, Sustainability & Digital Transformation: A Way Forward for Sustainable Business at the University of Swat, he encouraged the students to adopt a positive approach, work diligently, and stand firm against violence and extremism.

The official lauded the university’s remarkable transformation and its significant contributions to higher education and research in the region.

He highlighted the University of Swat’s journey of growth and establishment, which he attributed to the tireless efforts of the Vice-Chancellor, faculty, and staff. “The University of Swat has grown from strength to strength, becoming a beacon of higher education and research in the region,” he remarked.

Afridi emphasized the university’s proactive approach in introducing new programs and curricula that cater to the latest trends in business technologies and environmental studies. He noted that these initiatives are crucial in equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a rapidly evolving global economy.

The establishment of specialized research centers at the university was another focal point of Secretary Afridi’s address. He underscored the potential of these centers to significantly expand the university’s research capabilities. “These centers will not only foster cutting-edge research but will also create valuable opportunities for collaboration with industries and academia both locally and internationally,” he stated.