Events:

Pakistan upgrades Jinnah Computer Centre

The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Maj. Gen. Syed Shakeel Hussain handed over computers to the management of Jinnah Computer Centre at the Jinnah Memorial Hall, Kandy. Members of the Kandy Muslim Traders Association, Muslim League, management of the Jinnah Memorial Hall and students of the Jinnah Computer Centre were present. The High Commissioner reiterated Pakistan's continued support to Sri Lanka to enhance the younger generation's, nation building capacities with better educational opportunities. He said that Pakistan has a number of world class Universities, with world-renowned research facilities in Particle Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Bio Technology, Genetic Engineering, Information Technology and Management Sciences.

The High Commissioner emphasized that Pakistan seeks to expand its cooperation with Sri Lanka in all fields and will also contribute in enhancing the skills of youth.

The High Commissioner also distributed Course Completion Certificates to 46 successful students. The Jinnah Computer Centre has trained over 1000 students since its launch.

The Jinnah Memorial Hall, Kandy was built in 1950 as a gift by the people of Pakistan to the people of Kandy. It is used for social gatherings, marriage ceremonies for low income families, library and as a training centre.

This project would add to various socio-economic projects carried out by the Government and people of Pakistan. These projects include construction of the School in Salam Baikulam in Vavuniya Town of the Northern Province, construction of a three-storied state- of- the art school in Gampaha, water supply schemes, District Hospital Akurana, construction of houses, equipping science laboratories in schools, revival of thehandloom sector in Mirigama, strengthening cottage industry in the Gampaha district and providing self-employment, 30 computer centres and six sewing centres, providing ambulances to hospitals, annual award of Jinnah Scholarships and Higher Education scholarships for studying Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry and Pharmacology in Pakistan.