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Foundation University holds convocation

By our correspondents
May 01, 2016

Islamabad: The Convocation 2016 for the Foundation University was held at the University Auditorium here. Lt Gen Muhammad Haroon Aslam HI(M) S Bt (r), the Chief Executive and Managing Director Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) was the chief guest while Maj Gen Khadim Hussain HI(M) (r), Rector FUI and Brig Dr Akhtar Nawaz Malik (r), Director FU Rawalpindi Campus were also present on the occasion.

As many as 257 graduates of Humanities & Liberal Arts, Engineering & IT, MPhil (Psychology) and MPhil (Economics) were awarded degrees by the MD FFBL. The chief guest also awarded 8 gold medals, 7 silver medals, 6 distinction certificates and 15 merit certificates. The award for best graduating student was clinched by Salman Farooq. Cash prize was also awarded to the best graduating student.

In his welcome address, Rector Foundation University Islamabad highlighted the progress and academic excellence FUI has achieved in the past years. He said the Foundation University is committed to produce innovative, internationally competitive graduates committed in the development of Pakistan and capable of providing leadership in civic, business and public service of the country. He hoped that the FUI graduates are expected to possess high professional competence combined with humanistic and moral qualities.

The chief guest, in his address, said that the convocation of today marks the transition from formal studies at the University Campus to the Society at large. He said the graduates will now have an opportunity to use their knowledge and expertise in the service of their country.

He congratulated the parents and guardians of graduating students and award winners and said that the graduating students will now have an opportunity to use their knowledge and expertise in the service of their country. In the end, Rector FUI presented a shield to the chief guest.