KARACHI: Ziauddin University (ZU) awarded 504 degrees to its graduating students of different disciplines and 10 gold medals to the outstanding students at the 15th convocation, held at the Expo Centre, here on Wednesday.
Recipients of Sir Ziauddin Ahmed Academic Excellence gold medals include Sana Zainab (Dental Surgery), Seemen Nadir Shah (Bio Medical), Talha Khan Tareen (Media Studies), Syed Faras Haroon Kirmani (Media Studies) Kiran Noor Uddin (Medical Technology), Sumana Binte Shahid (Medical Technology) Mohammad Hasnain Sheikh (Generic), Nisa Momin (Physical Therapy), Aena Saeed (MBBS) and Sidra Munawar (Pharm.D).
This year Ziauddin University has awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctorate to Sardar Mohammad Yasin Malik for his exemplary and unparalleled services for social outreach and unfailing support to Ziauddin University. On the other hand, Dr. Mirza Tasawar Baig was awarded Phd Degree in Pharmacy first time by any University in Pakistan.
Governor Sindh, Mohammad Zubair was the chief guest at the convocation. Addressing the students, he emphasized the importance of quality education and applauded the entire graduating students besides appreciating the efforts of their parents.
Speaking at the convocation, the governor said that the contribution, determination and incessant dedication of the Chancellor Ziauddin University, Dr. Asim Hussain is above all in making this institution as one of the best in the country. “I am always ready for whatever I can do for further strengthening this great cause of education from my side,” he added.
Mohammad Zubair said that (late) Dr Sir Ziauddin Ahmed’s role, struggle, determination and massive contribution in the field of education and societal development can never be neglected. He was the actual pioneer of this great Institution.
He furthermore invited the faculty members, top students and their parents at the Governor House next week for appreciating and acknowledging the success of Ziauddin University graduates and advised the students that it is the responsibility of all of us to make this country a better place for living and strong economically, politically, socially and ethically.
Chancellor, Ziauddin University, Dr Asim Hussain said that today we are celebrating the accomplishments of our brilliant students and advised all the graduates that “Do not forget the role of the teachers in making you what you are today. You owe them utmost respect. You owe your parents not only for the upbringing but for the hard work and sacrifices they made to get you better education and be in the better world.”
Dr. Asim said that we are the first one throughout Pakistan in starting bachelor program in the discipline of Speech & Language Therapy which now has become the College of Speech Language & Hearing Sciences. He said that taking into consideration the prospects of the CPEC we took another step and started Civil, Electrical Power and Software Engineering.
Dr Asim further in his message to all the graduating students said that ‘Don’t work hard, rather work in the smartest way’ and constantly remain aware and knowledgeable of all the changes that takes place globally. Implementing this philosophy in life will make you tremendously successful at every stage of life. Pakistan at present is passing through an extremely critical period both economically and politically and at this stage it is the need of the hour to contribute up to maximum for bringing a drastic development by restructuring the entire social structure of the society with the weapons of education, collectivism and unity, Dr Asim added.
Earlier, Prof. Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, Vice Chancellor of Ziauddin University said that Ziauddin University is inclined to provide excellent learning environment, updated and advanced form of learning resources, and unequivocal learner support via contemporary learning methodologies.
VC Ziauddin University further stated that ZU is in the phase of its expansion and will be establishing two more campuses soon one at Islamabad and the other at Sukkur. Apart from this, our University has established its very own Campus Management System with Admissions, Payment of Fees, Provision of Results, Registration for Entry Tests, Registration of this Convocation, Conferences, Seminars and Workshops done online.
Ziauddin University’s Faculty of Pharmacy is the only Institute within Pakistan recognized by International Pharmaceutical Federation and has been given membership, he added. Moreover, The Ziauddin College of Media Sciences has facilitated the Pakistan International Film Festival for the first time in Ziauddin University with well-known International Speakers.
Later, Dr. Pirzada Qasim congratulated all the graduates and said that ‘Your accomplishment should be a source of pride not only to you, but also to your University and indeed the country. You all should be enthusiastically ready to serve humanity in the best possible way practice your profession without nepotism of any kind, he further added.