MQM-P’s Dr. Khalid Maqbool emphasized that education is a right, not charity, and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring access to quality education for every child
By our correspondent
KARACHI: Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Chairman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan and Federal Minister, inaugurated Hyderabad’s first federal university, the Institute of Technology and Management Sciences, in a ceremony that marked a historic milestone for the city. Addressing the attendees, Dr. Siddiqui highlighted the enduring struggle for a university in Hyderabad, which, despite being Pakistan’s third-largest city, had long awaited such an institution.
“This demand predates my lifetime,” Dr Khalid Maqbool remarked, acknowledging the challenges faced in establishing a university in the city. He criticized opponents who, in his words, “don’t just want to stop us from learning but aim to prevent others from doing so as well.” Dr. Siddiqui emphasized that education is a right, not charity, and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring access to quality education for every child.
Dr. Siddiqui also shed light on the rapid development of the region, underscoring the importance of embracing technology to remain competitive. “If we fail to prioritize technology, progress will become impossible,” he stated, urging policymakers and stakeholders to invest in innovation and modernization.
Reflecting on broader societal challenges, Dr. Siddiqui advocated for an end to feudal politics, describing it as an obstacle to genuine democratic progress. “Pakistan cannot progress under the shadow of feudal democracy,” he asserted, adding that urban centers in Sindh, including Hyderabad, must play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future. He noted that prosperity will remain elusive as long as urban areas are marginalized in developmental policies. Dr. Siddiqui’s words resonated as a call to action for a brighter, more equitable future, where education and innovation pave the way for progress.
