Lahore
A delegation of students from LUMS called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman here today at Governor House Lahore.
The delegation comprised the students from the law and politics society . Governor Punjab welcomed the students to Governor House Lahore and informed them them about the historical importance of Governor House.
Addressing the students on this occasion, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that LUMS is a premiere educational institution in which analytical and critical skills of students are developed.
He said that the most important purpose of education is to develop tolerance in oneself. Governor Punjab said that different people in a society may have different perspectives and opinions.
He said that one should respect and understand others’ perspectives for peaceful co existence in a pluralistic society. Governor Punjab said that the young population of Pakistan is its biggest asset. He said Unfortunately, disappointment was spread among the youth under a false narrative.
He underscored the need to look at positivities in the society, adding that there are fewer negative things and more positive things in our society. While quoting the examples of organizations like Edhi and Akhuwat, he said said that Edhi Ambulance is the largest network of private ambulances in the world, while the loan repayment rate under Akuwat Foundation is more than 99 per cent.
He said that those who return the loan belong to the poor class, adding that they are given loans without collateral, but still they return the loan. Governor Punjab emphasized the students to inculcate the habit of research and don’t believe the information without verifying it.
He said that an educated person does research and does not believe in hearsy. He further said that if everyone shows responsibility and does not spread things on social media without research, then the spread of wrong and negative information can be stopped.
He further said that the supremacy of law and constitution is the only way forward. He said that unfortunately, those who violated the constitution mudslinged those who were honest.
On this occasion, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rahman gave detailed answers to many questions of the students. The Governor of Punjab also told the students about the constitutional role of the Governor. In the end, the students were also given a tour to the historic Governor’s House Lahore.
Besides, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said in a message on the occasion of International Day of persons with disabilities said that differently abled persons are an important part of the society. He said he salutes all those special people whose determination and courage is an example for others. Governor Punjab said that special people in Pakistan are showing remarkable performance in sports and other various fields.
He urged that it is the responsibility of all of us to encourage the special people to make them useful citizens of the society. The Governor of Punjab said that for the first time wheelchair ramps and elevators have been built in the Governor House Lahore for special people.
He said that as chancellor, he has directed the Vice Chancellors of all public and private universities of Punjab to develop special persons’ friendly infrastructure in the buildings and also ensure provision of facilities like wheel chair ramps and others in their respective universities.
