Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani has underscored the critical role of universities as engines of intellectual growth, innovation, and national development.

He held a meeting with vice chancellors of various universities in Lahore, where matters related to higher education, academic excellence, and institutional development were discussed in detail.

The acting president underscored the critical role of universities as engines of intellectual growth, innovation, and national development. He highlighted that higher education institutions must go beyond traditional learning and focus on research and critical thinking.