ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 :The first day of the 5th Annual Rectors\u2019 Conference, organized by the Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP), was held at a private hotel in Islamabad.
\nThe event witnessed the participation of over 130 vice-chancellors, rectors and prominent educators from Pakistani universities, alongside representatives from 40 international universities and OIC member countries.<\/p>\n
The conference, themed \u201cCharacter Mastery: The Key to Success and Sustainability,\u201d emphasized the importance of character development in students.<\/p>\n
Speakers highlighted that nations neglecting the character-building of their youth cannot achieve sustainable progress. They also lauded the efforts of APSUP and Superior University in preparing graduates for global leadership roles.
\nThe opening ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Senator Irfan Ul Haq Siddiqui, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Prof Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Member of the National Assembly Syed Mustafa Kamal, former Governor of Punjab Engr Baligh-ur-Rehman and COMSTECH Coordinator General Prof Dr Iqbal Choudhary.
\nSenator Irfan Siddiqui emphasized that strong moral values form the foundation of progressive societies.
\nHe stressed that universities should not only serve as centers of academic learning but also promote ethical behavior and responsible citizenship.
\nChairman HEC Dr Mukhtar Ahmed appreciated APSUP Chairman Chaudhry Abid Rehman\u2019s efforts in organizing the conference.
\nHe remarked that a nation\u2019s true progress is reflected in the integrity and ethics of its citizens.
\nMNA Syed Mustafa Kamal underscored the need to prioritize moral training alongside technical education.
\nFormer Governor Punjab Chaudhry Baligh-ur-Rehman stated that character education fosters social harmony.
\nAPSUP Chairman Prof Dr Chaudhry Abdul Rehman, in his keynote address, stressed the importance of character development for young graduates.
\nHe highlighted the implementation of the \u201cCharacter Mastery Framework\u201d at Superior University and called for its adoption across all universities in Pakistan.
\nDr Rehman\u2019s initiative received praise from Advisor to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Rana Mashhood, who expressed commitment to integrating this framework into public sector institutions in collaboration with the HEC.
\nDr Rizwan Taj, head of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), highlighted the moral decline in society and emphasized the urgent need for character-building initiatives. He revealed that PMDC has incorporated character-building elements into the curriculum for doctors and nurses, a development that was absent before his tenure.
\nThe conference will continue on its second day, where the Rectors of Superior University and representatives from Birmingham and Oxford Universities will share their Character Mastery Work Framework with the participants.<\/p>\n
The event underscores a collective effort to prioritize ethics, integrity, and sustainability in higher education, aiming to nurture a morally responsible and globally competitive youth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 :The first day of the 5th Annual Rectors\u2019 Conference, organized by the Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP), was held at a private hotel in Islamabad. The event witnessed the participation of over 130 vice-chancellors, rectors and prominent educators from […]<\/p>\n
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