SNOW, SALU and OGDCL Join Hands to Promote Education and Youth Skills Development
SNOW, SALU and OGDCL Join Hands to Promote Education and Youth Skills Development
Khairpur, November 14, 2026: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, collaborated with the Sindh Nareja Welfare Organization (SNWO) and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Islamabad, organized an educational outreach seminar to promote education, career counselling, personality development, and skills development among youth.
The one-day seminar, titled “Promoting Education, Career Counselling and Skills Development,” was held at Sachal Auditorium, Khairpur, under the theme “Education and Skills Development in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges.”
Worthy Vice Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University, Meritorious Prof. Dr. Yousuf Khushk, participated as the keynote speaker. In his address, he highlighted the significance of education, digital transformation, career counselling, and professional skills in preparing young people for emerging opportunities and challenges. He emphasized the importance of equipping students with modern knowledge, digital competencies, and practical skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
The Vice Chancellor appreciated the leadership and dedicated efforts of the Chairman, Sindh Nareja Welfare Organization (SNWO), and his team for organizing a meaningful seminar aimed at promoting education, career counseling, and skills development. He also acknowledged the valuable support and collaboration of OGDCL, Islamabad, in advancing educational outreach and community development. He underscored the importance of partnerships between universities, welfare organizations, and corporate institutions in promoting quality education, youth empowerment, and sustainable human development.
Mr Asad Shah jilani Ex Advisor to Sindh Govt, Colonel (r)Abdul Rab Shaikh and Mr. Mohammad Shehryar Khan Mahar, MNA, also addressed and motivated students, particularly highlighting personality development, discipline, leadership, and opportunities for joining the Pakistan Armed Forces. They encouraged students to develop confidence, commitment, patriotism, and leadership qualities while pursuing their academic and professional goals.
Students representing various societies of the Students’ Societies Center actively participated in the seminar along with Dr. Ali Raza Lashari, Coordinator, Students’ Societies Center, Shah Abdul Latif University. Their participation reflected the university's commitment to student engagement, personality development, career awareness, and experiential learning.
Prof. Dr. Mansoor Mirani, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IBA Campus, Khairpur; Mr. Sarfraz Korejo, Incharge, Institute of International Relations; and Mr. Waseem Kalhoro also attended the seminar.
Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Mohammad Saleh Narejo, President, Sindh Nareja Welfare Organization; Mr. Wazir Ahmed Narejo; Mr. Saleem Ahmed Narejo; and Mr. Mazharuddin Shaikh, Deputy Director, National Commission for Human Development (NCHD), Khairpur, along with other university officials and participants.
The seminar provided an important platform for interaction between academic leaders, professionals, welfare representatives, and students, highlighting the need to bridge the gap between education and practical skills required in the modern employment landscape.
The initiative reflects the shared commitment of Shah Abdul Latif University, SNWO, and OGDCL to strengthening university-community engagement, expanding educational outreach, promoting career counselling, and empowering youth through knowledge, skills, and leadership development.
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