2,676 engineers awarded degrees at UET convocation

LAHORE:The 31st convocation of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore was held here on Monday in which degrees were awarded to 2,676 students from the main and sub-campuses.

In recognition of excellence, 71 gold medals were awarded to 46 outstanding graduates. Among them, Electrical Engineer Rehan Qasim and Chemical Engineer Ayesha Khurram received six gold medals each.

The convocation was presided over by the Chancellor UET/ Governor of Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider. Vice-Chancellor Dr Shahid Munir delivered the welcome address, highlighting the university’s achievements in academics and research, along with future plans and goals. He emphasised that UET graduates are valuable assets to Pakistan and play a prominent role in the country's development. Congratulating the graduates, he acknowledged the efforts of parents and teachers, urging students to always honour them.

Governor Sardar Saleem Haider praised UET's engineers for contributing to the nation’s progress and commended the university’s rising position in international and Asian rankings, attributing the success to the merit-based leadership of the Vice Chancellor and his team.

Addressing the graduates, he called upon them to work alongside the government to find sustainable solutions to critical issues like poverty, water scarcity, environmental pollution, and natural disasters. He also highlighted the IT sector as a highly profitable avenue for bringing socio-economic prosperity to Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by the Registrar, Syndicate members, Deans of various faculties, heads of departments, administrative officers, and students.

GCU wins CMH Trifecta Team Trophy

The Debating Society of Government College University (GCU) Lahore has secured the coveted CMH Trifecta Team Trophy 2025 at the CMH Medical College Lahore, marking a significant achievement in national intercollegiate debating competitions.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhry congratulated the Debating Society and the winning team, saying their achievement reflects their hard work, talent, and the university’s commitment to students’ personal growth and skill development.

In the Declamation category, GCU students Nalain Abbas and Hassan Shehryar lifted the team trophy. Hassan Shehryar was declared the Best English Speaker in both rounds of the event, earning individual distinction for his oratory skills.

The university’s delegates also dominated the Model United Nations (MUN) category, where the GCU MUN Wing was awarded the Best Delegation Team Trophy. Zarbakht Arif received the Best Delegate Award in the WHO committee, while Aneeqa was declared Best Delegate in the National Crisis Cell. Mekaal Mirza and Fatima Ismail were recognised with the Outstanding Diplomacy Award at the United Nations Security Council, and Ahmad Wahla and Bilal Abid received the same honour in the United Nations Human Rights Council. Fasiha Bukhari was awarded for Outstanding Diplomacy in the Joint Session of Parliament, while Noor ul Ain received the same accolade in the United Nations Women committee.