Karachi: Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) celebrated the Independence Day with traditional zeal and glowing tribute was paid to the stalwarts who sacrificed their lives during struggle for having an independent homeland for Muslims to live with their distinct identity and complete freedom.
Jawaid Anwar, Chancellor SSUET, along with Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Vali Uddin, Registrar Syed Sarfraz Ali and Cmdr (R) Salim Siddiqui hoisted the national flag to mark the Pakistan Independence Day at the campus.
The ceremony was attended by the selected personalities and SSUET officials with strict safety measures. The event was concluded with the prayer led by Mahmood ul Hassan Ashrafi for national progress and prosperity of the Muslim Umma. On this auspicious occasion, Chancellor Jawaid Anwar, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin, Registrar Syed Sarfraz Ali and Cmdr (R) Salim Siddiqui planted tree to participate in the tree plantation drive.
Expressing his views on the memorable event, Chancellor Jawaid Anwar said “It is with feelings of greatest happiness and emotion that we are celebrating Pakistan Independence Day with patriotic zest. It marks the fulfillment of the destiny of the Muslim nation which made great sacrifices in the history to have its homeland.”
Chancellor Jawaid Anwar said that we should learn lesson from the actions and character of our national leaders and try to follow their footsteps. Despite ups and down, only those nations emerge as hero who are laced with patriotic feelings and work with consistency.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Vali Uddin said true patriotism would make our country unbeatable in the international world. He paid rich tribute to the founding fathers for their epic struggle for democracy and independence. On this auspicious occasion, Dr Vali Uddin underscored the need for translating the Quaid-e-Azam’s motto of unity, faith and discipline into reality and work together in raising Pakistan stature.