President wants education institutes to combat extremism

Alvi calls upon higher education institutions to play an active role in preventing intolerance, violence in society

ISLAMABAD:

President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday called upon higher education institutions to play an active role in preventing intolerance, extremism, and violence in society.

The universities, he said, should arrange regular capacity-building training sessions for their management and faculty members to inculcate in students the ability to address extremism.

Addressing the National Vice Chancellors’ Peace Conference, the president said banning the students’ unions in universities was not a solution and stressed that there was a need to change their mindset through proper teaching methodologies.

He said such measures would ensure the reformation of students to help them contribute towards the country's better future, sustainable peace, and prosperity. The president emphasised the need for research-based learning and said equal opportunities should be given to students and women in the field of education.

He said usage of modern technology was inevitable in the current scenario, which is  vital to meet the advancement of the contemporary world.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, June 9^th, 2023.