QUETTA, May 2: Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmad Ghani has called upon students to prepare themselves for challenges of practical life. Speaking at the first convocation of the Balochistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences here, he urged the youths to beware of their future responsibilities and brace themselves to face new challenges with courage. “The abilities of a person can be judged when he faces difficult times and challenges,” he said.

The governor said that during his professional life, he had learnt that every success needed hard work and devotion, adding that he wanted to see this spirit among the new generation to achieve their goals.

He said that if the youth worked hard, they would not only achieve successes in their lives but would also prove useful citizens for the country.

Former governor Amirul Mulk Mengal hoped that they would play an important role in development of the country.

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