PM for indigenous efforts to confront current challenges

F.P. Report

KAMRA: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday performed the groundbreaking of Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus here at the newly established Aviation City and called for greater focus on indigenous efforts to confront the challenges ahead.

Addressing a ceremony after unveiling the plaque of the Air University Campus, the Prime Minister termed this strategic initiative as laudable for Pakistan’s national, regional and international significance.

The Prime Minister prayed for the progress and prosperity of this premier institution and said Pakistan has considerable and valuable aviation assets to meet the needs of both civil and defense sectors. He said the integration of national and global aviation industry would augment Pakistan’s technological base. “I am confident that this Campus will play a central role beyond the academics to integrate technology, training, operations, maintenance and management of our national assets.”

“I hope indigenous manufacturing of high-tech aviation products will meet our national needs alongside boosting economy,” the Prime Minister said. Abbasi stressed that the potential of education and training for international scholars must be explored and assured all possible support from the Government to supplement the resources already provided by the Pakistan Air Force and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra.

He stressed the need for skilled manpower which entails investment in education. He pointed that developed nations invest heavily in education and their leadership focuses on Human Resource for re-shaping the destiny of the countries. He said in the same spirit, Pakistan’s vision 2025 has prioritized Knowledge Economy as one of the seven pillars. “Our government puts highest premium on Human Resource Development for provision of competent leadership, skilled manpower and think tanks for all walks of life.”