LAHORE (APP): Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Microsoft Certified IT Professional Arfa Karim is a torch-bearer for the new generation.
In his message on the death anniversary of Arfa Karim, he said “the daughter of the nation Arfa Karim is alive in our hearts even today”.
She brightened the name of the country and the nation in the world at an early age, he said and added that the enlightenment which the talented daughter created in the field of information technology would remain bright forever.
The CM said that Arfa Karim is a symbol of steadfastness and courage. Through her God-gifted talent and abilities, she made the world know that the Pakistani male and female children do not lag behind anyone in the field of science and technology, he said.
“We are benefiting from the information technology to the maximum for provision of relief and valuable services,” he added. Mohsin Naqvi highlighted that Arfa Karim is the name of a mission which is linked to the maximum usage of information technology.
CM Naqvi okays grant of Rs90m for Punjab press clubs: Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday said he was proud that he belonged to the fraternity of journalists.
Addressing a function held to distribute cheques among press clubs of the province, the chief minister announced a grant of Rs90 million for the clubs.
He said that journalism was the name of ‘honesty and responsibility’. “A lot of responsibility rests on our shoulders,” he said, and added that he attached great importance to the provision of facilities to journalists.
He urged them to concentrate on digital media since the future belonged to this form of journalism. “Those who don’t change themselves according to changing times lag behind others,” the CM opined.
There were many things, he went on to say, in which Pakistan was behind other countries. Speaking on the occasion, Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi said, “We are grateful to the chief minister for taking steps for the welfare of journalists,” he added. Punjab Minister for Information Amir Mir and others were also present on the occasion.
