Literacy in China brought the real change: FPCCI leader

Islamabad: Chairman United Business Group (UGB) in Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Shahzad Ali Malik has said that literacy in China brought the real change.

Talking to a delegation of industrialists and traders led by Jawad Hafeez here, he stressed that in China, the number of scientifically literate people rose from 1.44 percent in 2001 to 10.56 percent in 2020 which created an environment conducive to innovation in the field of sci- tech sector.

“That is why China has been vigorously promoting the popularization of sci-tech and taken measures to increase people’s scientific knowledge and Pakistan must toe China’s policy to bring industrial revolution in the country,” he added.

Malik maintained that it was feasible to design programs that can be sustainable over time and even included in university curriculum to engage youngsters to promote scientific education.

He emphasized that no nation can progress leaps and bounds in the world in any sphere of life without acquiring latest knowledge in science and technology.

Malik contended that science and technology “plays a crucial part in socio-economic development. In this context, the promotion of science can help the business community and public more easily acquire scientific knowledge.”

He said Pakistan in current worldwide scenario must adopt an innovation-driven development policy and become an important part of the global innovation system.

He mentioned that the reforms of the science and technology management system was an important for achieving the desired results of economic growth coupled with prosperity laced with development and progress for down trodden.