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).
