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ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (Manend News): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday asked
the universities to enhance the ratio of their online teaching content
and develop partnerships with international universities for carrying
out research projects.
President Dr. Arif Alvi, in a briefing on the National University of
Science and Technology (NUST), said the world’s future was linked
with information technology and skills in the cyber field.
Therefore, he said it was essential for the universities to give a special
focus on the field of cyber security to help strengthen the country’s
cyber defence.
President Dr. Arif Alvi said it was also vital to increase the number of
IT graduates for country’s development as well as fulfill market needs.
Pro-Rector of NUST Air Vice Marshal Dr. Rizwan Riaz briefed the
president on the institution where, he said, over 18,000 students were
studying at eight campuses. The university is offering multiple
disciplines including engineering, IT, bio and social sciences, he added.
The president lauded the role of the university management for
imparting quality education to the people.