KARACHI, Feb 9: The process of student-teacher interaction and provision of guidance to youngsters should continue even beyond the classrooms as had been the case in the past.

This was stated by the vice-chancellor, University of Karachi, Prof Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, while speaking at the inaugural session of the Sindh Youth Convention 2005 at the KU campus on Wednesday.

As many as 78 students were selected from 26 universities of the province to participate in the two-day convention. The chancellor of Baqai Medical University, Dr F.U. Baqai, was the chief guest.

Prof Pirzada further pointed out that the present government wanted to promote leadership qualities among the youths through the process of dialogue.

He pointed out that in this era of modern technology, students possessed lot of talents and abilities.

He said the countries youngsters were brilliant and bright, and platforms such as these provide an opportunity to promote leadership qualities among them.

The vice-chancellor said Pakistan's future was very bright and was linked with its young generation.

Dr. F.U. Baqai, highlighting the capabilities of the younger generation, said the need of the hour was that they be imparted quality education and training; so that they could discharge their future responsibilities in an effective manner, and enable the country to make rapid headway in the comity of nations.

Senior journalist Ghazi Salahuddin said that apart from acquisition of higher education, the younger generation should inculcate the habit of reading.

Prof Dr Tanveer Khalid spelled out the aims and objectives of the Sindh Youth Convention, while the convener of the moot, Prof Malahat Kaleem Sherwani, presented the welcome address.

Dr Syed Jafer Ahmed, director of the Pakistan Studies Centre, KU, also expressed his views on the occasion.

Saba Masood, a lecturer of the Economics department, University of Karachi, performed as the compère. - APP