ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan urged the women graduates to play their important role in driving national development. He underlined the need to foster youth participation in the country’s mainstream. Sardar Salim said that sufficient finance has been fixed for the universities to further strengthen research and development in diverse academic domains.
The Governor, also the university’s Chancellor remarked this while addressing the 22nd Convocation of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi, which was held at the Jinnah Convention Center, Islamabad on Friday.
Governor Punjab congratulated the successful graduates, their parents and teachers terming the graduation memorable moment of acknowledgment and appreciation to all those who played their part for students’ success.
Governor emphasized that FJWU holds the distinction of being Pakistan’s first women’s university and encouraged the university’s graduates to start their actual journey in practically materialising their talent in country’s progress.
He reiterated his support for the betterment of the higher education in the province by enhancing the budgetary assistance.
“A substantial budget has been allocated for research at FJWU, enabling its students to demonstrate outstanding performance”, he added.
He affirmed that Pakistan is a divine blessing, and with honest intentions and hard work, its youth can lead it to greater heights.
Highlighting Pakistan’s recent successful retaliatory combat against India aggression, the governor appreciated the leadership of Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir.
“Under his leadership, we have defeated our enemies decisively”, he said adding that by overcoming India, Pakistan’s global prestige has further increased, the four-day war has enhanced the value of the green passport. He maintained that Pakistan’s commitment to peace is being globally appreciated, marking a significant diplomatic achievement, while India faces isolation.
Chairman HEC Prof Dr Mukhtar Ahmed on the occasion said that transformative changes are being introduced in higher education. Despite limited resources, students have brought pride to Pakistan.
“With sincere intentions, everything falls into place. The future holds even greater success”, he said while boosting the morale of the students.
He urged students to take responsibility for advancing the nation, citing Fatima Jinnah and Benazir Bhutto as role models for female students.
Earlier in her welcoming address, Dr Bushra Mirza, VC FJWU briefed the audience on the university’s ongoing academic activities and the major achievements. She also highlighted the key initiatives taken by the university to enhance leadership skills in the students.
A total of 1,450 graduates, including 1,203 undergraduate students, 214 MPhil scholars, 32 PhD recipients, and one Master’s graduate were honoured with degrees and medals during the convocation . In recognition of academic distinction, 44 gold and 23 silver medals were awarded. A touching moment was shared as a mother-daughter duo—Dr. Hina Gul and Nimra Yasmeen received their PhD and BS degrees together, symbolizing FJWU’s enduring mission of intergenerational empowerment through education.
Governor Punjab distributed medals and certificates among the students who have shown outstanding performance in their respective departments during the study at FJWU.
The impressive convocation was attended by a large number of students, parents and the faculty.
