‘IT source of strength in 21st century’
By Ali Imran

ISLAMABAD—Information and communication technology is a source of strength in 21st century and only a strong, technically educated nation would be able to face the challenges of globalization. This was observed by Senator Wasim Sajjad while addressing the 11th Convocation of National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) here Sunday.
Highlighting the importance of information technology he said that other South Asian countries earned billions of dollars from information technology but we hardly earn 10 to 15 million dollars.
As many as 381 students from batches of 2001, 2002 and 2003 received degrees.Medals were also awarded to the graduates for their excellent academic performance. Eight gold, eight silver and nine bronze medals were awarded to the students.
Wasim Sajjad who is also chancellor of the university said that we had to build up our middle class economically because majority of our educated youth belong to this section. He said technical education would result in poverty alleviation as it would help generate more job opportunities.
Speaking at the occasion, Rector of the university Dr Amir Muhammed said that just merit was the criteria for admission in the university and no student was denied admission because of inability to pay fee. A sum of Rs 50 million was given as Qarz-e-Hasna to such students who could not pay fee, he added.
Earlier, Director of the university Dr Aftab A Maroof presented welcome address. Pro-Rector Lt Gen ® Syed Refaqat, Secretary General Rana Ghulam Shabbir and other officials of the university were present on the occasion.