HYDERABAD, Aug 1: Today’s youth is capable of playing a key role in the development and prosperity of Pakistan and can bring it at par with the developed nations, said Vice Chancellor, Sindh University, Mazharul Haq Siddiqu.

He was speaking at the annual function of “Aptech Computer Education Centre” Latifabad, on Tuesday. He asked the young generation to equip itself with the education. There was no denial that private institutions were promoting education, he said.

Mr Siddique also visited different departments of the centre and awarded shields to meritorious students of IT, computer courses, and English language.

Senior manager of the centre, Ms Asma Javed said that her organisation was working in 52 countries and runs its online examination system.—Bureau

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