Murad says develo­pment of critic­al sector­s remain­s his govt's prime focusKARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said advancements in science and technology have had an indelible impact on human life. Speaking at the International Conference on Information, Science & Communication Technology (ICISCT) organised by Karachi University (KU), Murad said technological development remains a prime focus for his government. “We cannot refute the fact that our lives today are highly dependent on scientific inventions and modern-day technology,” the CM said in his address to leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars. Also in attendance at the conference were Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah and IT Minister Taimur Talpur. “The effect of IT advancements has been well observed in spheres like medicines, education, infrastructure, electricity, aviation, information, computer, metallurgy, physics, nuclear energy, space technology, defence research, biotechnology, household, sports, job, tourism, agriculture, and numerous other fields as well,” said Shah.

Source: The Express Tribune March 11, 2019 09:56 UTC