National News

ISLAMABAD, (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign
Affairs, Sartaj Aziz has said that higher education must be
on top priority to get international recognition as Pakistan was
going to play very important role in global market.
He stated this in a meeting with Dr Masoom Yasinzai Rector
International Islamic University Islamabad, who called on him
and discussed the role of universities in development of Pakistan,
said a news release Thursday.
Sartaj Aziz lauded the contributions of IIUI at
national and international levels and urged the university to
promote higher education in Pakistan. Advisor to the PM exchanged
his views with Rector IIUI on matters of the university,
particularly to extend its out-reach and scope to maximum.
He said Government was very keen to see high
standard of education in the country and was investing
more and more to materialize that dream.
Dr Masoom introduced the services and contributions of IIUI
at national and international levels having laudable
faculty strength, renowned scholars and researchers.
Rector IIUI also made him aware about the
achievements and contributions of the university at large
and particularly mentioned the role which the IIUI played in
the country. He said IIUI had been producing
harmonious skilled professionals integrated with teaching
of Islam.