Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said pharmacists play a pivotal role in strengthening the healthcare system by ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines, promoting public health, and contributing to pharmaceutical research and innovation.
Pharmacists play a pivotal role in strengthening healthcare system, PU VC
LAHORE, Jul 21 (APP): Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said pharmacists play a pivotal role in strengthening the healthcare system by ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines, promoting public health, and contributing to pharmaceutical research and innovation.
He expressed these views while addressing the 12th Degree Awarding Ceremony of the PU College of Pharmacy, where 228 graduates received Pharm-D and MPhil Pharmacy degrees.
The ceremony was attended by Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mahmood Saleem, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy Prof Dr Hamid Saeed, Registrar Dr Ahmad Islam, Principal College of Pharmacy Prof Dr Nasir Abbas, Convener Prof Dr Furqan Hashmi, faculty members, graduates, parents and distinguished guests.
Congratulating the graduating students and their parents, the vice chancellor described the occasion as an important milestone in their academic journey. He said Punjab University remained committed to producing competent professionals equipped with sound knowledge, professional skills and ethical values.
He urged the graduates to uphold the highest standards of integrity, compassion and professionalism while serving society, adding that continuous learning, research and innovation were essential to addressing emerging healthcare challenges and improving people’s quality of life. He also advised them to use their knowledge for the welfare of humanity and contribute to Pakistan’s socio-economic development through quality healthcare services and scientific research.
Speaking on the occasion, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy Prof Dr Hamid Saeed said the PU College of Pharmacy ranked among the world’s leading pharmacy institutions and continued to attract students from different countries. He said the college’s graduates enjoyed strong demand in the job market due to their academic excellence and professional competence.
A total of 183 students were awarded the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) degree, while 45 scholars received MPhil Pharmacy degrees. The university also conferred four gold medals on outstanding MPhil graduates and three gold medals on exceptional Pharm-D graduates in recognition of their outstanding academic performance.
