Initial feasibility for varsity at PM House to cost Rs200m: Asad Umar

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Thursday said that there should be no delay in establishment of the university at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad.

He was chairing a meeting for the establishment of the university at the PM House. Professor Dr Attaur Rehman briefed the meeting over progress made on the university project.

During the briefing, it was informed that Rs 200 million would be required for the initial feasibility of the varsity that would comprise three centres of excellence and eight departments. The university would emphasise on the teaching of modern technology.

Asad Umar said that there was a dire need of giving special attention on modern technology in order to bring the country’s manufacturing sector at par with international standards.

The meeting also directed the information technology ministry to form a special committee for the establishment of the university and imparting education for utilization of modern technologies in it.