Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said that development of the country is directly linked with promotion of education sector.

Addressing the 4th convocation of the Information Technology University in Lahore on Wednesday, he said that education plays vital role in advancing both humankind and amiable conduct within the community.

He said that Pakistan is confronted with a number of challenges, including the environmental challenges, violence and intolerance.

The Minister said that we are also witnessing weather emergencies in our country on daily basis, which is also a big challenge.

Murtaza Solangi stressed the need to eliminate negative propaganda and negative journalism from the country.