FAISALABAD - More than 60 percent of Pakistan population consists of youth and the dream of becoming developed nation can be fulfilled by refurbishing their professional and innovative skills.
This was stated by speakers at a international seminar titled "Dice Invent" jointly organized by University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Institute of Business Administration Karachi here the other day. Addressing the participants, UAF Acting Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Arshad said that the country was blessed with the tremendous talent and it was imperative to ensure quality education to the youth so that their innovative skills can be enhanced. He urged the students to utilise maximum time in character-building and profession knowledge acquiring activities.
Speaking on the occasion, German scientist Manfred Akstiuat said that Pakistan was having the talented youth and by giving them proper guideline, development could be ensured.  He said that the education was the key for the prosperity of any country.
ORIC Director Dr Rao Asif stressed the need to become the self employed with entrepreneurial skills. Dr Shahid Massod from IBA Karachi said that in Sindh, under the IBA Karachi, six month of business courses were helping 1,200 students to kick off their agri business. He said that self employment would also reduce the poverty.  IBMS Director Dr Munir Ahmad said that they were taking all possible steps to enhance the business skills among the students. Dr Fatima Mustafa also addressed the gathering.