The seminar participated by renowned researchers, scholars and academicians from across the country was also addressed by Vice Chancellor of the University of Peshawar Professor Dr Qibla Ayaz, while Professor Dr Anisa Qamar, Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the moot welcomed the Governor and highlighted the salient features of the moot.
The Governor said that wisdom come from universities, which was the practice around the world and institutions of higher learning of our country too must be more open to wisdom-oriented activities and help the nation in meeting the confronting challenges in every walk of life. "Discuss issues of all nature; offer opportunities of deliberations to respective persons and promote knowledge in the society," he added.
The Governor particularly referred to the prevailing situation and reminded the scholars that it was also the best way to minimise the problems of extremism and terrorism. Appreciating holding of the symposium, the Governor said, indeed the scientific research could not be done in isolation rather frequent interaction with fellow researchers working in the relevant fields was also of utmost importance to furthering the frontiers of science. Organising of conferences like this one, he added, certainly played a major role in providing opportunities to researchers to establish collaborative linkages.
This, he added, would not only help promote research activities and fully exploit the creative abilities of scientists and students but would also help wiping out the menace of violent extremism from our country. To me, he added, the most important element for creativity was the attitude and the environment that nourishes the culture of research, and is conducive for enhancing learning and creative thinking abilities. "We should encourage an environment based on tolerance, where contrasting ideas are respected to promote patience in the community," he added.
The Governor also reminded the delegates that "our resources are extremely limited and we can ill-afford lavish spending on erecting big buildings with marble tiles and air-conditioned corridors rather we should invest in people and in establishing laboratory facilities that would help produce science and contribute to furthering the horizons of scientific knowledge."