NAB Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry speaks at a seminar arranged by Quaid-e-Azam University. PHOTO: ONLINE
He was addressing a the seminar titled ‘Role of Youth in Eradication of Corruption’ arranged by the Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.
Chaudhry said corruption was far more prevalent in developing countries as compared to the developed ones and it badly impacts society, governance and youth.
The NAB chairman said youth make up over 60 per cent of Pakistan’s population so their role is crucial for eradicating corruption.
He said inequality, fewer opportunities, unemployment and low quality of education force the people towards corruption to become successful.
Chaudhry urged students to develop zero tolerance for corruption and play their due role in inculcating positive behaviour and good deeds in their surroundings. “Students must play a pivotal role in promoting awareness and taking steps for eradication of corruption to make the country prosperous”, he said.
The NAB chairman termed corruption as the root cause of all the ills in the society and said, “corruption is the only hurdle for the countries like ours to achieve success and progress.”
He said NAB has urged all the universities to join hands to eliminate corruption, however, QAU has taken the first step in this regard which is appreciable. QAU Vice Chancellor Dr Javed Ashraf said the students of the university are engaged in raising awareness about the drastic impacts of corruption on the country’s economy and its people.
He said corruption is a national and international issue and its eradication is essential for progress and development of any country.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 22nd, 2016.
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