GOLDEN JUBILEE: Ceremony held to commemorate foundation day of QAU

Islamabad

Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) marked the 50th anniversary of its creation. A ceremony was held on campus to commemorate the foundation day of the university.

Professor Dr. Sayed Wiqar Ali Shah, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Acting Vice Chancellor QAU welcomed the guests and congratulated the faculty, staff, students and alumni for 50th year of the university.

A ceremony in this regard was held on the campus to commemorate the foundation day of the university, whose foundation stone was laid by President of Pakistan, ex-officio Chancellor of the University, Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan on 12 Rabi-ul-Awal 1387 A.H. which was the 21st of June 1967.

President Dr. Sayed Wiqar Ali Shah, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Acting Vice Chancellor QAU welcomed the guests and congratulated the faculty, staff, students and alumni for 50th year of the university. In his address he stressed the need for tolerance and unity for the pursuit of excellence.

While addressing the ceremony Dr. Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali, President Academic Staff Association highlighted the role QAU faculty in the historical journey of the university. He said that teaching staff of the university has been serving under very limited resources but their hard work and dedication set an excellent example for us. He said that every one of us is proud to be a part of this prestigious seat of higher learning. He also announced a series of events earmarked for July 13, 2017 to commemorate 50 years of the university’s establishment. The major event of cake cutting ceremony would be held at the campus alongside a day long funfair. He invited the students, faculty and alumni to join and celebrate 50 remarkable years on July 13, 2017.

Earlier, Dr. Farhan Saif, Chairman Special Coordination Committee on 50 years of QAU briefed the audience about the historical background and achievements of the university. He said the number one university of Pakistan has produced world class experts and policy makers in every field required by the nation. He further said that those who are associated with the university should take pride to be part of it and pray for strength to take it to higher levels of excellence.

QAU Alumni Association President Sikandar Ahmed Rai shared his memories with the participants and assured full support from the association alumni. He said the association will generate funds to provide scholarships for the needy students and also assist and support university to free its land from land grabbers. Dr. Abdul Basit, Chancellor Preston University and senior member of QAU Alumni Association also addressed the audience. A large number of the faculty, administrative staff, students and alumni attended the ceremony.