The researchers should come up with viable solutions to problems of public and industry as the universities are meant for knowledge creations, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf.

He addressed teaching assistants’ workshops arranged by the Directorate of Academics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. He said that in modern world, universities worked as think tanks and provided solutions. He added that in the modern era, when knowledge was advancing with each passing moment. He said that the researchers need to priorities the issues so that effective work can be carried out. Talking about communication, he added that special focus was required to refurbish the skills of effective communication so that they can market themselves. He said that country was blessed with talented youth but due to lack of communication skills, they were lagging behind. He said that university had chalked out a comprehensive plan to polish the communication skills of the students so that free-of-cost English classes on weekend for the students of the varsity. He said that knowledge-based economy was imperative to address the daunting issues of poverty, agriculture low productivity, unemployment and other challenges. He said that collaborative and intensive efforts were required to meet the sustainable development goals that comprise 17 points of agenda such as poverty and hunger alleviation, ensure healthy lives, and quality education etc. He said that 60 percent of people in Pakistan was living below the poverty lines. He said that with the help of information and communication technology, we can disseminate messages and knowledge among the people. He urged the youth to add beauty to the world with their creativity. Director Academics Dr Yasir Jamil said that all-out efforts were being made to ensure the quality education at par with international standards as UAF is standing among the top universities.