Karachi: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila on Sunday conferred degrees on 324 graduating students in the 8th convocation of Bahria University Karachi campus.
Addressing the convocation he congratulated the graduating students and said both private and public sector universities have major responsibility towards the uplift of youth for sustainable development of Pakistan.
He said that students should use their knowledge and skills not only to achieve professional goals but also to reduce poverty and injustice in the country.
“Education is the most powerful weapon, and our educated youth can play their role from present challenges”, the Admiral underlined, adding that education and development of youth in upcoming disciplines of global market requirements can bring a jump to economic growth of Pakistan.
The Naval Chief said that the present competitive world demands universities to lay equal emphasis on social and cultural development of society while focusing on academic excellence.
He said that Bahria University has made tremendous growth since its inception and its impact has been seen in education and corporate sector of Pakistan.
He said that present strength of 9600 students in Islamabad and Karachi campuses reflects the trust of parents in the education standards at Bahria University.
Earlier, the Rector Bahria University, Vice Admiral (Retd) Mohammad Haroon, said the university, in accordance to the demands of present competitive world, had laid equal emphasis on academic excellence coupled with character building of the students. He said the university in a shorter span of time has developed a reputation of among the best of higher education institutions in the country as well as abroad.
Seven gold and six silver medals were awarded to high achievers in different disciplines.
Students who received medals from the Chief of Naval Staff included Mohammad Ali Shafiq (MBA), Gul Ahmed (MBA), Rabia Yasmeen (BBA), Fariha Khan (BEE), Ayesha Munir (MSC), Syed Mustafa Ali Zaidi (BSE), Humaira Ali (MBA), Sana Karim (MBA), Afshan Fatima (MSC), Farah Amin (BBA), Hamza Talha (BEE) and Bushra Ashraf (BSE).
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