Students of Thar can compete with international students, says Sardar

The children of Thar possess extraordinary talent and with the right training and support they can compete with international students. Sindh Education and Literacy Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah said this while speaking at the two-day ‘TDF MagnifiScience Thar Exhibition’ which was organised by the Thar Foundation (TF) in collaboration with The Dawood Foundation (TDF) at the TF-Dr Ashok Bakhtani Engro School Campus in Mithi, Tharparkar.

“I am thoroughly impressed by the innovative scientific projects at this remarkable exhibition,” the education minister said, adding that the Sindh government had intensified its efforts to promote the STEM education across the province and a series of science festivals under the banner ‘Science in Sindh’ was being organised to inspire and engage students in scientific learning and innovation.

The MagnifiScience exhibition featured over 30 innovative science projects presented by local students from government and private schools, along with exciting exhibits by renowned institutions like the Aga Khan University, Pakistan Science Club, WonderTech, Essential Elements and Sabza Hydroponics.

The educational event focused on captivating themes including ‘brainstorming’, ‘animal superpowers’, ‘the mind’s eye’ and ‘physics in action’. Amir Iqbal, the CEO of SECMC & Thar Foundation, stated: “We believe that such collaborative initiatives are vital in equipping our younger generation with the skills needed to contribute significantly to Pakistan’s development”.