They were addressing the 2nd National Conference on Engineering and Computing Technologies (NCECT), organised by the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad.
Speakers at a conference said that knowledge of technology gives us the confidence to face and overcome the challenges of the modern world.
They also said that information and communication technology (ICT) serves as a bridge to overcome these difficulties.
They were addressing the 2nd National Conference on Engineering and Computing Technologies (NCECT), organised by the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad.
Chief Industry Development Officer, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Syed Muhammad Ayub Shah was the chief guest of the closing ceremony, while Director General NUML Brig Syed Nadir Ali, keynote speaker Prof Dr. Ahmad Raza (FAST University, Islamabad), Dean Faculty of Engineering Dr. Basir Shahzad, HoDs of Electrical, Software, Computer Sciences and Mathematics departments, faculty members and large number of students also attended the ceremony.
Chief guest Syed Muhammad Ayub Shah emphasised the importance of technological innovation for national development, in particular the opportunities for science and engineering graduates to bring foreign remittance to Pakistan.
He said that government is striving hard to enhance the software exports to $15 billion dollar initially and to achieve this, the contribution of young engineers is must. He said that his organization will assist the students if they come up with some workable projects.
Shah motivated the students to earn in dollars which will bring revolution in their personal lives and will benefit the country as well.
Director General NUML Brig Syed Nadir Ali in his concluding remarks stressed the students to work hard to excel in their fields.
He said that there is no shortcut to success, you have to compete with the world with existing global trends and it is the only way forward.
He thanked the chief guest, keynote speakers, guests and the faculty of engineering and computer sciences for organising such a wonderful conference on a very relevant topic.
A healthy discussion on the emerging technologies of industry 4.0 that will revolutionise the job market in terms of technical skills in the Pakistani job market and AI-driven solutions for local challenges took place.
This news was originally published by The Nation.