News Desk: An international conference on Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon be held in Quetta, Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail announced on Wednesday, saying the event will bring together leading scientists, United Nations representatives, and global experts to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Speaking during a meeting with BUITEMS Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Hafeez at the Governor House, the governor said the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) has the expertise and institutional capacity to host a world-class conference on climate change.
He said the proposed event would be aligned with the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), creating opportunities for international collaboration in climate research, environmental protection, and technological innovation.
Describing climate change as a challenge that threatens humanity’s future rather than just an environmental issue, Governor Mandokhail stressed the need for joint global efforts to restore ecosystems and develop practical solutions through research and innovation.
The governor also underlined the growing gap between the number of university graduates and available employment opportunities in Pakistan. He said governments must focus on creating new avenues for educated youth by encouraging public-private partnerships, promoting entrepreneurship, and introducing market-oriented education.
He said public-sector universities should equip students with modern skills that meet the demands of an evolving global economy. As part of this effort, students at the BUITEMS Zhob Campus will receive laptops under the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme to strengthen their digital learning, research, and innovation capabilities.
Governor Mandokhail urged BUITEMS to continue expanding its academic programs in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Intelligent Systems, and Applied Mathematics, to prepare graduates for future careers and international job markets.
He said universities should play a central role in addressing societal challenges by producing research, developing innovative solutions, and contributing to sustainable economic growth.
The governor also praised Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Hafeez and his team for improving the university’s academic standards and said continued reforms would help transform BUITEMS into a globally recognized institution for science, technology, and innovation.
