Lahore: Governor of Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that economic instability in Afghanistan will benefit terrorists which will be catastrophic for the world. USA should restore the frozen assets of Afghanistan and provide unconditional assistance to them. People will starve to death due to economic instability in Afghanistan. Even today Pakistan is working on the front line for peace in Afghanistan and is also playing a role in providing basic facilities to the Afghan people. Peace in Afghanistan will benefit not only Pakistan, region but the whole world.
He stated this while addressing the 23rd convocation of the University of Central Punjab (UCP) and talking to the media. Pro Rector University of Central Punjab Dr. Nasar Ikram, Prof. Sohail Ahmed and others were also present at this occasion. Degrees were awarded to 934 graduates of 3 faculties in the convocation and Governor Punjab congratulated all the graduating students including the position holders on their success.
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that the United States and its all allies, including the NATO, had not been able to defeat the Afghan Taliban, and the world must understand that war was not a solution rather it created more problems. He said that the Afghan leadership is also standing for peace, therefore, it is imperative that all, including the United States and Europe, help them financially to save Afghanistan from a major humanitarian crisis, adding that the economic situation there is deteriorating with each passing day which is not in the interest of any one.
Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that nothing is possible in life. Hard work is necessary and key to success, he added. He further said that Pakistan belongs to all of us and every Pakistani has to fulfill his responsibility for its development and prosperity. He said that the government is working to bring transparency and merit in the institutions for the very first time. He underlined the need to focus more and more on education and research in order to cope with the requirements of modern world. He said that as Chancellor, he has appointed all the Vice Chancellors on merit and transparency and merit is being fully ensured in the universities.
Governor Punjab further said that youth of the nation were our valuable asset, adding that we are trying our best to equip our youth with modern technology to compete with the nations of other developed countries. He said that today is a milestone in the lives of students where an educational journey is coming to a successful end and my message for all the students is that this is the beginning of the future, play an effective role in development of society . He said, “I sincerely hope that you will play your role for the glory of this country. Whatever you do, do it with passion and make this country proud of you.”