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Remarks by His Excellency Governor of Sindh

The Governor who had been carefully listening the presentations assured the audience that: "The government is spearheading a major thrust in improving the quality of education, and I am pleased to note that the report, in its conclusions, illuminates and shows the way ahead for positive development of Higher Education. For example the Task Force Report stresses that national development requires both the strengthening of science and technology and general education… we all know that much more needs to be done as regards to Higher Education. Numbers of graduates often seem to take precedence over quality of education and the effectiveness of graduates". Referring to the Task Force Report he stated that "National development required both the strengthening of Science and Technology education as well as general education;... and of course the Report stresses the need for good governance." He spoke of the "indispensable importance of Information technology and self supporting employment through technical education.... The country was suffering from an acute income deficiency syndrome. That is why as Chancellor of all public sector universities in Sindh, I have urged the vice chancellors to collect funds from alumni. The universities should create endowments... this way you can reduce the political interference in you work. You can make your self largely independent."