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KARACHI, Jan 30 (APP):Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held its 29th Convocation on Thursday night, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of over 1,095 graduates from BS and MS programs. Position holders were awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals for securing highest marks in the respective disciplines.
Zakir Ali Khan Foundation gave either a laptop or Rs 50,000/- cash prize to the students who secured first position. The event, attended by a distinguished gathering of educationist, scholars, dignitaries, faculty, and students, was graced by the Governor Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the ceremony, Governor Sindh, Kamran Tessori said that the true purpose of education was to guide individuals toward truth and righteousness, not to make them part of a corrupt system. This is the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Pakistan must benefit from modern technology to achieve progress. He added that Karachi contributes 65 percent of the country’s revenue, yet remains deprived of basic facilities, which is a matter of serious concern.
He said Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a great visionary who laid the foundation of Aligarh University because he firmly believed that progress was impossible without education and skills. He noted that the role played by Aligarh University students in the Pakistan Movement was historic and commendable.
Governor Kamran Khan Tessori informed that under the Governor Initiative, around 50,000 children are receiving free IT education, with an expenditure of up to PKR 900,000 per student. He further announced that students of Sir Syed University would also be included in the free IT courses.
Addressing the ceremony, Chancellor SSUET, Muhammad Akbar Ali Khan extended heartfelt congratulations to the graduates, emphasizing the importance of this moment as they transition into a new phase filled with challenges and opportunities. He highlighted the evolving global economy, stating, “Knowledge has now displaced physical capital as the primary source of wealth,” and stressed the necessity of technology-based education for national competitiveness and social development.
Minister of Boards and Universities, Ismail Raho, stated that Sir Syed University is playing a vital role in developing a skilled and highly qualified youth, which will strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Afzal Haq, presented a progress report, noting that the university has awarded 1,032 Bachelor degrees and 63 Master degrees including 6 PhDs, reflecting our growth to 34 academic programs and over 8,000 students, supported by a dedicated faculty. We introduced 7 new technologies this year. Sir Syed University excels nationally and globally, with a vibrant research culture and significant financial support for 1500 deserving students, awarding over 5 crore rupees in scholarships.
He pointed out that in the current admission season, we enrolled around 2,500 students, demonstrating the demand for quality education.
Registrar Syed Sarfraz Ali also spoke in the occasion.