Efforts Expedited To Establish IT University In Faisalabad: DC
Faizan Hashmi Published February 27, 2023 | 07:54 PM
Deputy Commissioner Ali Annan Qamar said on Monday that efforts had been expedited to establish Information Technology (IT) University which would play a major role in transforming Faisalabad into 'Cyberabad"
FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Feb, 2023 ) :Deputy Commissioner Ali Annan Qamar said on Monday that efforts had been expedited to establish Information Technology (IT) University which would play a major role in transforming Faisalabad into 'Cyberabad'.
He was addressing the maiden meeting with the business community of Faisalabad in Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). He underlined the importance of IT in the overall development of Pakistan and said that Faisalabad was an iconic symbol of textile and it was an appreciable vision of Dr Khurram Tariq President FCCI to transform the city into a hub of IT.
He said that land in the old vegetable market was lying vacant for the IT university and we must take immediate measures before it was encroached by the unscrupulous elements. He said the university of agriculture was ready to provide much needed support for this university as with this addition Pakistan could earn billions of Dollars of foreign exchange.
The Deputy Commissioner also appreciated the philanthropic spirit of local inhabitants and said that businessmen were the most generous community as they had dispatched 7000 quilts, woollies and ration in addition to cash of Rs 15 million for earthquake victims of Turkey. He also eulogized the contribution of FCCI in doling out help and socour to the flood victims in Pakistan in addition to the construction of their damaged houses.
He said that you people were actually serving humanity and Allah Almighty would certainly give you a befitting reward. About FIEDMC, he said that it had different issues including security related matters and we would resolve the same in consultation with the stakeholders.
Commenting on the uplift of labour welfare schools, he requested the FCCI President to pinpoint the issues so that these could be settled within the available resources. He appreciated the proposal to link M3 with M4 and said that he would take up the issue with high-ups of NHA. He also assured to discuss expansion of airport with the Civil Aviation Authority.
Commenting on the WASA related problems, he said that most of the issues in main city areas had been resolved, however still these were prevalent in the suburban areas of the city.
He said the WASA had been directed to gear up its efforts to facilitate the masses at the earliest within the available means.
About his landmark "Jagmug Faisalabad" programme, he said that important roads in commercial areas were being cleaned on priority basis. "The dust is also being removed in addition to the beautification of greenbelts", he said and added that torn out banners and streamers were also being removed from the pools.
He said that stray dogs were eliminated while overall lit condition was also being improved in selected areas. He said that in this connection, he would visit Sargodha Road tomorrow.
The Deputy Commissioner also mentioned the safe city project and said that it was directly linked with the release of funds, however, he would take up the issue with the concerned officials. He said that if the project was successfully operative in Lahore and Islamabad, it must be launched in Faisalabad. He further said that it would also help in arresting street crimes.
On the demand of president FCCI, he assured to provide a ramp for ascending and descending from the main canal road to the eastern service lane in front of FCCI complex.
Earlier, FCCI President Dr Khurram Tariq explained in detail the problems confronted by the dynamic city and said that it was the most connected city of Punjab.
A question- answer session was also held which was participated by former presidents- Muzammil Sultan, Rana Muhammad Sikandar Azam, Executive Members Shakeel Ansari, Rana Bilal Tahir, Khadim Hussain Maan, Gulum Hussain, Mian Muhammad Tayyab, Sanaullah Niazi, Rana Aamir Raza, Mian Abdul Waheed and Shafiq Hussain Shah. Senior Vice President Dr. Sajjad Arshad offered a vote of thanks while President Dr. Khurram Tariq presented FCCI shield to Deputy Commissioner.
He also handed over a cheque of Rs 1 million to DC Ali Annan Qamar for the earthquake victimsof Turkey.
Later, Deputy Commissioner Ali Annan Qamar also recorded his impressions in the FCCI visitor's book.
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