By our correspondent
KARACHI: Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Chairman of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan and Federal Minister for Education and Vocational Training, praised students at the convocation of Nazeer Hussain University (NHU) in Karimabad on Friday, saying their efforts were driven not by the pursuit of a certificate, but by the desire to acquire genuine knowledge.
Addressing graduates as the chief guest, Dr Siddiqui said the world was now in an “Age of Possibility,” where nations falling behind in technology risked becoming irrelevant. He urged the creation of institutions capable of transforming knowledge into wisdom, emphasising that the pace of modern progress required Pakistan to adapt swiftly to global standards.
Dr Khalid Maqbool told students that their achievements reflected not only personal success but also the prayers and sacrifices of their parents, and the broader progress of the state. “Our neighbours with large populations have become technology giants,” he said, “and we must follow the same path. Pakistan was gained through seven years of struggle, but over the past seventy years we have forgotten its original purpose.”
Dr Siddiqui also highlighted the challenges and risks posed by artificial intelligence, warning that mental subjugation posed a greater threat to nations than physical domination. He invoked the example of Nelson Mandela, whose body remained imprisoned for 27 years, but whose mind remained free, noting that mental liberty was the foundation of national progress.
MQM-P chief reaffirmed his commitment to Pakistan as a sacred trust passed down by ancestors, urging the youth to use beneficial knowledge to enhance the country’s standing on the global stage. The convocation was attended by the university’s chancellor, vice chancellor, faculty members, senior MQM-P leaders, and a large number of graduating students.
