ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz on Monday emphasised that educational institutions had to focus on emerging technologies and product development keeping in view the modern era’s requirements.

He was speaking to the Rector, Comsats University Islamabad (CUI), Prof Dr Mohammad Tabassum Afzal during his visit to the university.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that research in universities should be based on the market needs so that its fruits could reach the masses.

He said the purpose of universities was not only to award degrees but also to develop minds, which could play a significant role in the development of the country and in uplift of various sectors of the economy.

The federal minister visited various blocks and libraries of the university campus.

The Rector of CUI gave a detailed briefing to the federal minister about the university.

On the occasion, Shibli Faraz while appreciating the performance of CUI said that this university is an important educational institution of Pakistan, therefore, its priority should be quality and not quantity.

He said that CUI was providing quality education in various fields but there was still room for improvement.

Published in Dawn, May 18th, 2021