According to Minister, Islamic world has abandoned its fundamental heritage of observation, inquiry, reflection, and critical thought, that causes the Islamic world’s underdevelopment.
Islamabad witnessed the conclusion of the 5th Vice-Chancellors’ Forum of Universities in the Islamic World on Monday. A federal minister for planning, development, and special initiatives presided over the ceremony’s conclusion.
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, the British Council, Pakistan, and over 200 vice chancellors from universities across the world participated in the VC Forum of Universities, which was organised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), and ICESCO.
In his remarks, the minister emphasised the necessity of realigning educational institutions with the global explosion of information and technology.
According to the Minister, the Islamic world has abandoned its fundamental heritage of observation, inquiry, reflection, and critical thought. This, he claimed, is what causes the Islamic world’s underdevelopment.
The Minister outlined a seven-point plan for university reform, audit, and performance that Pakistani universities must adhere to going forward. This includes research and innovation, strong ties between academia and industry, community service and social contribution, corporate governance, technology enablement, and, most importantly, the impact of graduates on society.
Additionally, he claimed that this framework would lead to the establishment of an elite league of universities that would help them advance to the top 100 universities in the world. According to the UK’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Andrew Dalgeish, the UK is still dedicated to its relationship with Pakistan in the fields of education and culture.
He claimed that thanks to a significant collaboration between the British Council and HEC, many skilled Pakistanis have entered the regional labour market. One of the major initiatives that is a part of the global partnership programme is the Pakistan-UK Education Gateway.
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO, formerly ISESCO) is a specialised organisation that functions under the auspices of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Its mission is to support and strengthen ties between Member States by focusing on education, science, culture, and communication in Islamic countries.