Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan has said that Karachi University of Karachi is the identity and symbol of our mega city as its students have contributed immensely in every field of life whether science, arts or computer science.
This he said while addressing at the inauguration ceremony of Centre for Digital Forensic Science and Technology (CDFST) at Karachi University here today. Advisor to Governor Sindh on Higher Education Syed Wajahat Ali, Deputy Director General Pakistan Ranger Sindh Brig. Azhar, Director General NAB Sindh Col (R) Siraj Naeem, renowned industrialist Sardar Yasin Malik, Chief CPLC Mr. Zubair Habib, Vice Chancellor Karachi University Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar and faculty members were also present on the occasion.
Governor Sindh said that Karachi University has always taken lead in the field of research alongwith importing quality education to its students. It has distinguished itself with research and quality education even in various new sectors which has made University of Karachi a prominent learning institution of our country, he observed.
He said that this first ever centre in the field of forensic digital science would definitely be playing its role as one of the paving components of rule of law. It will play an important role in the criminal justice system by providing digital evidences ensuring providing technical training to the officers of law enforcement agencies and thus helping the judiciary for speedy justice.
He said that constitution guarantees all fundamental rights to every citizen equally and everyone has a right to have access to justice including accused. This centre would cover and follow all relevant laws e.g prevention of electronic crime evidence ordinance 2007, investigation for fair trial act 2012, cyber crime law (in the process of making) and also adopt any future legislation as well.
He said that this centre would be another distinguished institutes of Karachi University and continue the marvelous, traditions of this great university as dedicated, highly qualified, professional faculty members and digital forensic experts are being arranged for training of students.
He assure full cooperation for making this centre a state-of-the art institute for the benefit of all stake holders. He congratulated Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar for establishment of this centre and hoped that it would fulfill all the expectation.
Meanwhile, Government Sindh also spoke with the mediamen on the occasion. He said that Karachi Operation is against terrorists and criminals and its would continue without any discrimination and till its logical end. The recovery of son of Chief Justice is a great news for the nation and it reflects the devoted and dedicated efforts of Law Enforcement Agencies, he opined
Vice Chancellor Karachi University Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar while speaking at the inauguration ceremony said that it was the idea of Governor Sindh to establish such a centre and he extended all possible help in this regard. It would conduct under-graduate, graduate and post-graduate level courses, he added.
Prof. Qaisar further said that it would also provide job opportunities in forensic digital science and technology. It has been decided to name this centre after Governor Sindh and it would be approved in the next syndicate meeting, he concluded.
