Universities hold walks ahead of I-Day

LAHORE

Punjab University (PU) organised a walk in connection with Independence Day celebrations on Friday.

The walk started from the Undergraduate Block and culminated outside the Institute of Education & Research (IER) at New Campus. 

Speaking on the occasion, PU Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Kamal said the whole nation was united against its enemies, adding that their dreams to divide the country would never come true. He said it was essential to promote education culture for the sake of country’s progress and to eradicate terrorism. 

PU teachers, students and a large number of employees attended the event. 

Meanwhile the faculty and staff members of Government College University (GCU) also participated in an on-campus 'Solidarity Walk' held in connection with the Independence Day of Pakistan while the Information Technology University (ITU) also organised an event in connection with I-Day celebrations at Arfa Software and Technology Park.   

UET: A delegation of 26 students of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, departed to Quetta via Azadi Train to participate in different events related to Independence Day over there. 

According to a press release, UET Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Fazal Ahmed Khalid while talking to the students before their departure said, "Pakistan is everything for us and we should perform our duties with unity to make Pakistan strong so that we may strengthen identity and dignity of our land."