Lahore: A seminar titled “78th Independence Day: Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development” was organized by the Press Information Department Lahore. The speakers at the seminar described unity and solidarity as indispensable for national progress and prosperity, saying that the people of Pakistan have great potential to achieve prominence in every sphere of life.
Addressing the seminar, senior journalist and columnist Mujibur Rahman Shami said the establishment of Pakistan was a historic achievement, and after independence, the country crossed major milestones such as industrial development, the creation of a national structure, and becoming a nuclear power. He said that by adopting discipline, the pace of development of the country can increase manifold. Senior journalist Irshad Ahmed Arif said that many positive aspects of Pakistan need to be highlighted. While employment opportunities in the country and skilled people going abroad are playing a positive role in the national economy.
Senior journalist Salman Ghani said that continuity in policy is essential for sustainable development, and the election of competent leadership can solve half of the country’s problems. Senior journalist Nasrullah Malik said that the development of human resources is of fundamental importance for the establishment of a strong society. While focusing on education and skill development of youth is the need of the hour. Educationist Dr. Arsha said that Pakistan has great potential for development despite problems like political instability, poverty, and internal threats. He said that change should begin at the individual level and avoid the blame game.
Educationist Dr. Ayesha Jami said that by 2030, only 20 areas related to big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other modern technologies will be important, so it is necessary to equip the youth with these skills. He described the response to Indian aggression and the support of friendly countries as Pakistan’s strategic success. Speaking on the occasion, Director General PID Lahore Shafqat Abbas said that Pakistan has made remarkable achievements in the last 78 years, but unity, vision, and continuity are necessary to overcome challenges like poverty, climate change, and governance gaps. The event was also addressed by Muhammad Mehdi, Iftikhar Ahmed and Noorullah.
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