Minister apologizes for his inappropriate word against VCs
In a letter to NA speaker, the VCs had demanded that the word dacoits used against them should be expunged.
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday offered his sincere apologies to vice chancellors for his use of an inappropriate word – dacoits – against them during a recent speech in the National Assembly.
Responding to a news that a letter had been written to the speaker National Assembly by the vice chancellors, the minister acknowledged the inappropriateness of his word and requested that it be expunged from the record.
Speaking at the National Assembly here, the minister expressed his deep respect for teachers and educational institutions, highlighting his personal connections with those from whom he received education.
However, he lamented the prevalence of corruption in the country, describing it as an accepted norm within society, unfortantely. He urged the educational institutions to play a role in teaching the avoidance of this pervasive evil.
Minister Asif emphasized the esteemed status of educational institutions in the country.
While the main focus of his speech was against corruption in various sectors including the bureaucracy, government, judiciary and other departments, he said.
The minister acknowledged that his choice of words had been inappropriate. He apologized if his remarks had hurt the sentiments of the vice c
hancellors.
In response, the National Assembly speaker commended the minister for his magnanimity in offering an apology.
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