Wajiha Qamar Proposes Expanded Student Exchanges, Joint Degrees With Uzbekistan
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ISLAMABAD (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Oct, 2026) Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening educational and scientific cooperation with Uzbekistan and Central Asian states for regional integration and sustainable development.
Addressing the International Education Forum 2026 in Tashkent, she called for transforming historic regional ties into meaningful academic partnerships that create opportunities for future generations.
Qamar's Key Points:
- Deep-rooted relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan based on shared history, faith, culture, and intellectual traditions.
- Historical centers of learning in Samarkand, Bukhara, and Tashkent as symbols of the region's contribution to global knowledge.
- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's Education Emergency initiative to bring out-of-school children into classrooms, improve learning outcomes, and expand access to quality education.
- Importance of international academic collaboration in the era of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and scientific advancements.
Call for Action:
She called for:
- Academic mobility
- Mutual recognition of qualifications
- Joint research across priority fields
Qamar emphasized that:
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Education is a strategic investment in prosperity, resilience, and sustainable development.
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Pakistan is strengthening research and international partnerships through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC).