Great epoch in history of subcontinent that led to emergence of Pakistan amidst contending rays of belief, incredulity, gloom and hope. Emergence of Pakistan is more of solution to communal riot that made partition inevitable.

On 76th Independence Day, PPP senior leader and former Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain said founding fathers envisioned very promising image-country that would be social welfare and democratic state, radiating true message of Islam. But today Pakistan is facing economic crisis and educational institutions can play part in improving its current abhorrent situation. By providing quality education educational institutions can play vital role in securing future of Pakistan.

There has been dire need to realign structure of education to cope with exponentially increasing complexity of global world. On this 76th anniversary of independence, we should pledge to continue educating youth to play its role in Pakistan's societal and economic well-being. "We find ourselves not only celebrating past but also embracing opportunities of future. As nation especially youth can play role as architects of nation's destiny, with power to contribute significantly to its growth", he opined.

Journey that has brought us here and road that lies ahead ours should carry responsibility of driving progress and fostering unity. On this day, we should add value beyond celebrations. Engage in meaningful discussions that address challenges we face, be they in education, environment, or social equity, Dr Asim added. We ought to channel our creativity and innovation in finding solutions and creating tangible impact, he remarked.

Let's use this day to celebrate our varied cultures and languages, transcending differences and promoting unity. Small acts, like community service or cultural exchange events can go long way towards nurturing solidarity. Share your insights, mentor peers and contribute to projects that uplift society, he advised youth. Let's harness power of social media and technology to spread positivity and awareness.

Let this Day be reminder that our actions, no matter how small, contribute to textile of our nation's story. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and aspirations into achievements, he asserted.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 15 2023

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