Convocation

Islamabad

The 16th Convocation of the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) held at the Jinnah Convention Centre Tuesday to commemorate the academic accomplishments of its students and outstanding achievements in their academic career.

Chief guest Minister for Higher Education Punjab and Pro Chancellor Syed Raza Ali Gillani conferred degrees on the graduating students at bachelors, masters, MPhil and PhD level. A total of 1,409 students were awarded degrees including four PhD, 53 MPhil's, 616 masters and 736 bachelors. Moreover, 70 gold and silver medals were also awarded to the students having distinction in their respective programme.

The event was attended by Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission Prof Dr Muhammad Nizamuddin, Executive Director HEC Dr Arshad Ali, Vice Chancellor Arid University Agriculture Dr Rai Muhammad Niaz, Chairman Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rawalpindi Dr Muhammad Zarif, Prof Dr Bushra Mirza, Dr Mehmoodul Hasan, Prof Dr Iftikharun Nisa Hassan, Registrar Prof Samina Bukhari, educationists, students and parents attended the convocation.

Addressing on the occasion Syed Raza Ali Gillani said Pakistani students were best in ability, confidence and knowledge and they were excelling in various disciplines in the entire world. He said we can improve ourselves by seeking knowledge in accordance to the international standard and requirements. He was of the view that Pakistani students should seek knowledge across the world but serve in Pakistan.

He also lauded the valuable contributions of teaching faculty and parents for supporting students in acquiring higher education. He said government was committed to make educational reforms and special focus had been given on promotion of basic as well as for higher education. He said government investing for the future of Pakistan and they had been provided modern facilities and opportunities. He was glad to know that 52 % out going students of the FJWU were getting jobs and it was also source of satisfaction that students excelling in market oriented subjects.