‘Engineer cannot, like the politicians, screen his shortcomings by blaming his opponents’
Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said Saturday that efforts are underway to build an ecosystem that allows young minds to thrive and supports institutions like Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro in leading research and technology development.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology in Jamshoro, the chief minister said MUET stands as Pakistan’s second-best university, renowned for its contributions to higher education. Over the years, it has cultivated leaders, innovators, and change-makers who have shaped the country and the global landscape. The university’s dedication to high-quality education, research, and innovation has earned it a distinguished reputation both within Pakistan and beyond.
The Vice Chancellor and faculty were praised for their roles in preparing students as engineers who are equipped to solve problems, think critically, and adapt to changes in order to create transformative solutions. The future of Pakistan’s infrastructure, industries, and technological advancements depends on the expertise and leadership of young professionals, such as those trained at MUET.
The message emphasized the importance of thinking beyond traditional limits and focusing on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in all endeavors. Success was described not just in terms of personal achievement, but in the lasting, positive impact one can make on others and society.
The Chief Minister of Sindh reaffirmed the commitment of the PPP government to advancing education, research, and innovation. Efforts are underway to build an ecosystem that allows young minds to thrive and supports institutions like MUET in leading research and technology development. Investments are being made in infrastructure, connectivity, and industry to build a brighter future for Sindh.
He read from an article of former US President Herbert Hoover on the engineering profession saying: “It is a great profession. There is the fascination of watching a figment of the imagination emerge through the aid of science to a plan on paper. Then it moves to realization in stone or metal or energy. Then it brings jobs and homes to men. Then it elevates the standards of living and adds to the comforts of life. That is the engineer’s high privilege.”
“The great liability of the engineer compared to men of other professions is that his works are out in the open where all can see them. His acts, step by step, are in hard substance. He cannot bury his mistakes in the grave like the doctors. He cannot argue them into thin air or blame the judge like the lawyers. He cannot, like the politicians, screen his shortcomings by blaming his opponents and hoping the people will forget. The engineer simply cannot deny he did it. If his works do not work, he is damned.”
“On the other hand, unlike the doctor, his is not a life among the weak. Unlike the soldier, destruction is not his purpose. Unlike the lawyer, quarrels are not his daily bread. To the engineer falls the job of clothing the bare bones of science with life, comfort, and hope. No doubt as the years go by people forget what engineer did it, even if they ever knew. Or some politician puts his name on it. Or they credit it to some promoter who used other people’s money. But the engineer himself looks back at the unending stream of goodness which flows from his successes with satisfaction that few professions may know. And the verdict of his fellow professional is all the accolade he wants.”
– JAMSHORO, Sindh: ER Report
