Governor KP Haji Ghulam Ali performed the
groundbreaking ceremony for the establishment of the University of Chitral main
campus. Accompanying him was Chairman HEC, Mukhtar Ahmed. Syed Naveed Hussain
Shah, DG of monitoring and evaluation HEC was also present at the occasion.
During the groundbreaking, Engineer Ziaullah,
the Project Director of the University of Chitral, presented the master plan of
the new campus to the esteemed Governor. The esteemed Governor appreciated and
congratulated the efforts of the Vice Chancellor and the Project Director. The
Governor KP and Chairman HEC planted deodar saplings on the university's lawn.
On the occasion, the Chairman HEC inaugurated
the newly established Youth Development Centre, funded by the HEC. In addition,
he also inaugurated a state-of-the-art smart classroom, providing modern and
technologically advanced learning environments.
A subsequent program held in the main hall of
the University of Chitral brought together key dignitaries, including the
Governor KP, the Chairman of HEC, and the Vice Chancellor of the University,
Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah. Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah extended a warm welcome to the
guests and provided insights into the university's achievements and challenges.
The Vice-Chancellor also highlighted the funding issues faced by the University
of Chitral and requested the Chairman HEC to make efforts to include the University
of Chitral in the HEC budget.
In his address, Chairman HEC stressed the
paramount importance of research and urged faculty members to actively engage
in research activities for the betterment of society. He called upon the
provincial government to address issues faced by public sector universities,
particularly financial challenges and reassured unwavering support for the
University of Chitral.
His Excellency Governor KP Haji Ghulam Ali
echoed the importance of enhancing the quality of education in public sector
universities. Despite substantial investments, he expressed concerns about the
current state of education and emphasized the need for a renewed focus on
research endeavors.
The program concluded with a token of
appreciation as Governor KP, Chairman HEC, and the Vice Chancellor of the
University of Chitral distributed shields to notable contributors in the area
who have played a pivotal role in the advancement of the University.
This groundbreaking ceremony marks a
significant step towards the future development and academic excellence of the
University of Chitral, reflecting the collective commitment of government
officials, educational leaders, and the local community.
