Minister for Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain has emphasized the importance of investing in human capital and highlighted the crucial role of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in developing human resources for the country. The Minister made these remarks while inaugurating the PhD Country Directory (PCD) Online System at the HEC headquarters in Islamabad.
During his address, the Minister stated that the development of higher education and need-based research is imperative for a nation’s progress and prosperity. He added that the PCD Online System would prove to be a valuable resource for PhD scholars.
The PCD Online System is a comprehensive database that will contain information about PhD scholars across the country. The system will provide details about the researchers, their areas of expertise, and their research publications. This platform will enable the HEC to effectively monitor and evaluate the research being conducted in the country and promote collaboration between researchers.
The Minister expressed his hope that the PCD Online System would prove to be a useful tool for PhD scholars and researchers alike. He further emphasized the need for continued investment in higher education and research to drive the country’s progress and development.
In a separate visit to the National Curriculum Council Secretariat, the Minister highlighted the importance of providing equal and high-quality education to all children in the country. He praised the National Curriculum Council for its efforts in ensuring effective education and called on stakeholders to work together to achieve this goal.
The National Curriculum Council is a government body responsible for developing and implementing educational standards and policies across the country. The Minister’s visit to the Council’s Secretariat reflects the government’s commitment to promoting education and improving the quality of education in the country.
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The Minister’s remarks highlight the importance of investing in human capital and education as key drivers of a nation’s progress and development. The launch of the PCD Online System and the Minister’s visit to the National Curriculum Council Secretariat underscore the government’s efforts to promote education and research in the country.
The Minister’s visit and his remarks are expected to encourage stakeholders to work towards the common goal of providing high-quality education to all children in the country. It is hoped that these efforts will lead to the development of a skilled and educated workforce that will drive the country’s progress and development in the years to come.
