Knowledge-based economy is inevitable to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDP) and to compete with the rest of the world with technological advancement.

It was echoed by experts while addressing a seminar titled Collective Action for Knowledge Economy using Technology, arranged by University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) at New Senate. The seminar was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf while former Vice Chancellor University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Dr Muhammad Nawaz, was the guest of honor on the occasion. Addressing on the occasion, UAF Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ashraf said that only knowledge economies were excelling with each passing day in the modern era. He said that strong academia-industry linkage coupled with out-of-the-box solutions, and innovative ideas would help the issues and alleviate poverty. He said that SDGs were focusing on 17-points key factors which will pave the way for better future and prosperity. He said that first four goals in the SDP are consisting of ‘No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Well-being and Quality Education. He said joint efforts are required to cope with the challenges of daunting issues. He said that the university was making all-out efforts to address said issues with quality education, and research work. He said that it is imperative to make the interventions to reduce the import bill and to boost up the export. Dr Muhammad Nawaz said that the country was facing severe challenges of poverty, food insecurity, health and other issues. He said that in the modern times, technology has taken space in our lives. He urged the academia to develop leadership quality, effective communication, innovative ideas, and others. He said that it is need of the hour to connect the inhabitants with non-formal education mobile applications regarding income, family management, health and to other issues. He said that fast growing ICT tools has benefit of access for everyone and everywhere without the limitations of time and space. He said information and communication technologies must be used for creating the awareness among the people to develop awareness, mindset change, motivation and learning for all ages groups. He advised the teachers to focus on ‘Student-Centric Education’ for promoting quality education. Dr Rukhshanda Nawaz also spoke on the occasion.