During a recent event organized by the Pakistan-Japan Socio-Economic Association, Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, Chairperson of the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), made a significant announcement. The commission would propose the addition of Japanese to the educational program.
Dr. Munir elaborated on the rationale behind this decision, highlighting its potential to bolster trade relations between Pakistan and Japan. By incorporating the Japanese language, Pakistan aims to forge stronger ties with Japan’s renowned automotive, electronics, and machinery industries.
Moreover, Dr. Munir shed light on the ongoing efforts to enhance the educational infrastructure and increase enrollment. He emphasized the significance of technical and vocational education in preparing a skilled workforce. Introducing the Japanese language in higher education institutions would pave the way for Pakistani graduates to explore job opportunities in the IT, engineering, and manufacturing sectors.
Proficiency in Japanese would also play a crucial role in securing scholarships and fostering a robust socio-economic partnership between the two nations.
In other news, the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) recently organized a thesis display showcasing the exceptional creative work of its final-year students. This exhibition, running until 25 June, features projects from diverse disciplines such as textile design, leather accessories and footwear, furniture design and manufacture, fashion design, fashion marketing and merchandising, ceramic and glass design, and gems and jewelry design.
Transforming the PIFD campus into an exhibition space, the showcase attracted various visitors, including industrialists, academics, students, parents, and the general public. On the opening day, attendees eagerly explored the galleries of each department, marveling at the creative accomplishments of the graduating students.
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It is an excellent idea. Arabic languageusy also be included as compulsory language as it will facilitate Pakistan to get jobs in Middle East as all that countries are are Arabic speaking.
Alsi logo unki books ko apni language me convert mat krna ulta hamko dunya jahan ki languages prha do
Their stance is way better than your thoughts…zamana badal rha aur uske sath badalna parega Suppose kro unki books ko convert kr bhi lain…jab knowledge change hua books bhi chnage…kush smjhe?
Its good to learn language of different nations…good initiative
We are already multi national and multi langual.In past Punjab government took initiative of Chinese language. Many people of different departments took admission and did basic course but not fruit ful. If you are going to sign of MOU so draw exact path for students and learners so they may be beneficial but not wasting time.
I think,it is a very good programme government of punjab much appreciated because this programme is finish for unemployment.
I request to the government of the and the Secretary Esan Bhutta,should started programme in others language,as we prepared the new skills can abroad.
I shall be thankful to you if you consider my humble request.