450 graduates receive degrees at ILMA University convocation

The ILMA University hosted its 20th Convocation at the Pearl Continental Hotel on Saturday, marking a momentous occasion for over 450 graduates, including 45 medalists, as they stepped into the next phase of their professional journeys.

The varsity’s chancellor Noman Abid Lakhani, Chairperson Kanwal Hammad Lakhani, Pro-Chancellor Hammad Tahir, President Faraz Abid Lakhani and Vice Chancellor Mansoor uz Zafar Dawood attended the convocation along with the graduating students, parents and faculty members. The academic procession was led by Registrar Syed Kashif Rafi.

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Development Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui was the chief guest at the event who commended the graduates for their hard work and dedication. He emphasised the significance of education in driving national progress and encouraged students to contribute positively to society.

Consul General of Turkey Cemal Sangu, Pir Syed Ahmed Nawaz Shah, Pir Muhammad Afzal Ali Shah, Razzak Diwan, Col Tahir Hussain, Jahanzeb Khan, Danish Aman, Kashif Chawla, Rehan Chawla, Farrukh Chawla, Noman Chawla, Qazi Arif, Munawar Ali Mithani, Salman Tufail, Dr Farhan Essa, Dr Farooq Sattar, Ahsan Mehanti, Kanwal Khan and Faraz Saeed also graced the occasion.

A highlight of the convocation was the conferment of three honorary doctorate degrees that were awarded to Kashif Chawla, co-founder and vice chairman of Alkaram Towels Industries, Danish Azam, entrepreneur and partner at Hafiz Tannery, and Jahanzeb Khan, CEO of the Faizan Steel Group, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to socioeconomic development, education and community service.

A statement issued by the varsity read that it was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and was dedicated to the SDG 4 – Quality Education by providing inclusive, equitable and high-quality learning opportunities. Additionally, the university contributed to SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth by fostering industry partnerships and preparing graduates for the evolving job market. Through research initiatives and sustainability programs, the varsity also supported the SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, ensuring its students were equipped to drive positive change and sustainable development globally.