ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology (CIIT) organized laptops distribution ceremony on Thursday
in which 710 MS and PhD students were awarded laptops under the Prime Minister’s laptop scheme Phase-II.
The excited students received the latest laptop machines with
specifications enabling them to be both as a computer and as well as
a notepad during a ceremony organized here in this regard, said a
press release.
In addition, an internet device was also the part of the
package.
The Chief Guest at the ceremony, Chairman Higher Education
Commission (HEC) Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, was warmly received by
CIIT Rector, Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, Registrar and In charge CIIT
Islamabad Campus.
The ceremony was held at the seminar hall of (CIIT) Islamabad
Campus. Professor Dr. Raheel Qamar (T.I.), In charge Campus
delivered the welcome address.
After this, Mr. Makhdoom Adeel, Chief Coordinator Prime
Minister’s Youth Program, briefed the faculty and students regarding
the six major initiatives taken by them.
He appreciated the performance of CIIT, in general, and the
contribution of Rector CIIT in particular.
He also emphasized on quality education and productive
research work and its impact on society.
Rector CIIT, Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, gave the vote of thanks
and lauded the efforts of the Prime Minister for launching of
various programs for the benefit country’s youth and appreciated the
successful execution the scheme.
