KARACHI, Aug 1: Sindh Adviser Mumtaz Hameed called for attracting more and more youngsters to join the textile sector. He was speaking as chief guest at a workshop on ‘Quality Improvement Project 2005’ at a local hotel, here on Monday.

A statement said that the moot was held under the auspices of Sindh Board of Technical Education. The adviser said that diploma engineers were the asset of the country and by attending such seminars and workshops they could further enhance their experience and abilities.

He said there was no dearth of promising and capable youngsters in the city and that the need of the hour was that their abilities be enhanced further. The adviser pointed out that the textile sector was playing a vital role towards the development process in the country.

Educationalists, engineers and technical experts also expressed their views on the occasion.—APP

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