Education key to national progress; Gilani

       
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza  Gilani Wednesday said education was the key to national progress,  prosperity and to protect the youth from falling into the hands of terrorists and extremists. Talking to President of Jaffer Foundation Abdul Kader Jaffer and Masood Sohail here at the PM House, Gilani said his ancestors have set-up a number of educational institutions in South Punjab and he would live up to his family legacy.He urged all well-to-do people of the society to invest in this vital sector for the future of Pakistan.The Prime Minister said that education was a priority of his government and budgetary allocations have been enhanced to improve literacy rate in the country.
He hoped that after devolution of education ministry under the 18th Amendment and enhancement of provincial share in the national resources under the NFC Award, the provinces would also accord high priority to education.
He appreciated efforts of Jaffer Foundation for establishing a modern boarding school at Hub near Karachi.
Abdul Kader Jaffer appreciated the Prime Minister for his special attention to education and apprised the Prime Minister of details of a boarding school project near Hub port.
He said it would be a modern international standard institution.
The Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources was also present on the occasion.