Acting Chairman of the Senate, Syedal Khan Nasir, attended a significant event at the Business Incubation Centre of Jinnah University for Women in Karachi, serving as the chief guest. The university administration extended a warm welcome to the esteemed guest upon his arrival.
Educated Women: The Bedrock of National Progress
In his keynote address to students, faculty, and distinguished guests, Syedal Khan Nasir delivered a powerful message on the pivotal role of women. He stated that educated daughters are the greatest strength of any nation, emphasizing that societal development is fundamentally linked to women's empowerment through learning. He observed that progress inevitably follows wherever women have embraced education, adding that the education of a single daughter has the power to enlighten an entire generation.
He commended Jinnah University for Women for its academic standards and its profound impact on character-building, paying rich tribute to the vision and dedication of its founder, Maulvi Riazuddin Ahmed Khan.
Senate's Concrete Steps for Women's Advancement
The Acting Chairman detailed the Senate's proactive measures over the past year to promote women's education and safeguard their rights. He informed the audience of several key initiatives:
- Enhanced funding for women's universities.
- Special scholarship programs for girls from underprivileged areas.
- Legislative actions to boost female representation in higher education institutions.
- Strengthened laws against harassment on campuses.
Furthermore, he announced that recommendations to expand the 'Digital Skills for Girls' program have been approved. This initiative is designed to open up greater opportunities for young women in the fields of modern technology and the IT sector.
A Message of Perseverance and Tribute to Educators
Offering guidance to the students, Syedal Khan Nasir advised that determination, hard work, and perseverance are the essential keys to success. He inspired them by noting that history is replete with examples of remarkable women who brought transformative change, and he expressed confidence that today's Pakistani daughters possess the same potential to shape a bright future for themselves and the country.
He also paid a glowing tribute to the teaching faculty, likening a teacher to a candle that burns itself to give light to others. He described the role of educators as resembling the legacy of prophets, which is to build nations through knowledge and character.
Concluding his visit, the Acting Chairman Senate thanked the university administration for their hospitality and offered prayers for the institution's continued success and for every student to be blessed with perseverance and achievement.
