Karachi to Host Two New Art and Skills Universities

Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, has recently announced key developments aimed at improving higher education opportunities for Karachi students, as reported by electronic media. The students can get latest updates of Karachi to Host Two New Art and Skills Universities This Dec.

Two New University Campuses to Open in Karachi Soon

Dr. Siddiqui revealed that Karachi will soon be home to two new universities focusing on arts and skills. The National Textile University campus is set to be inaugurated on December 14, while the National Skills University campus will also officially open later in December. These universities will provide enhanced opportunities for academic growth and skill development in the region.

New Federal University Campus Planned for Mirpurkhas by March 2025

In addition to these two new institutions in Karachi, the Education Minister shared plans to establish a federal university campus in Mirpurkhas by March 2025. This campus is expected to provide educational opportunities to students from Sanghar, Umerkot, and Tharparkar. However, Dr. Siddiqui noted challenges related to land acquisition, mentioning that several plots have remained unused for many years. Talks with federal officials are ongoing to resolve these issues and move the project forward.

Vision to Establish 20 Universities Across Sindh Province

Dr. Siddiqui emphasized the government’s commitment to building 20 new universities across the Sindh province. This initiative reflects the administration’s focus on making quality education more accessible and promoting higher learning opportunities for students throughout the region.

Promoting Innovation and Industry Collaboration at NUTECH’s Convocation

At the National University of Technology NUTECH convocation ceremony in Islamabad, Dr. Siddiqui delivered an important message about leadership and responsibility. Addressing graduates, he said:

The nation has fulfilled its obligation by providing you with quality education; it is now your duty to contribute to its progress. This country, founded on a distinct ideology, requires your efforts to build a brighter future.

He also highlighted NUTECH’s growing global recognition as Pakistan’s first University for Industry. This institution plays a vital role in fostering partnerships between academic learning and industrial development, thereby encouraging innovation and preparing students for real-world challenges