F.P. Report
SOHAWA: Prime Minister Imran Khan laid the foundation stone of the Al-Qadir University for Sufism in Sohawa, District Jhelum on Sunday.
Addressing the ceremony, he said the new university would impart modern education to the youth on the basis of the ideology of Pakistan. “This university will produce the next generation of leaders of Pakistan.
This next generation needs to know how the Islamic world of yesteryear achieved its golden period. This university will focus on research and thorough studies that will help unlock the potential of our coming generations,” said PM Imran.
He explained the university was not a public venture and was a private varsity that had been established with funds collected from the private sector.
“This university will do two things. First, it will focus on all new technologies, be it artificial intelligence, agricultural technologies or any other field. We are lagging behind the world in this sphere; China is one of the leaders and we have requested them for assistance.”
He said Al-Qadir University was part of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s efforts to revolutionise education in Pakistan.
“Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) always stressed the importance of education to excel in life. He said no society can ever progress without education. The Muslim world produced eminent scientists and scholars because they followed the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in letter and spirit.”
PM Imran said the university would also prove pivotal in the efforts to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state. “The foundation of the state of Madina was based on upholding the law and ensuring justice for all. The state took responsibility for the welfare of poor, elderly and women. Justice and public welfare are essential if we want to see a stable and secure Pakistan in the future.”
