On Friday, 14 July 2023, Ambassador Azhar attended the launching ceremony of the Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Programme at the National University of Technology (NUTECH) in Islamabad. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of NUTECH's main campus.
Addressing the event, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of promoting skilled and technical education, recognizing it as a crucial factor in a country's success. He highlighted that technical and skilled education and training are vital for the development and prosperity of the nation.
The Prime Minister also stated that graduates with skills from the university would not only be able to earn a dignified livelihood but also contribute to improving the country's global image. He underlined the necessity of eliminating class discrimination, particularly within the education sector, aligning with the vision of Pakistan's founder, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal.
