CARETAKER MINISTER INFORMATION DISTRIBUTES GOLD MEDALS AT 20TH CONVOCATION OF SZABIST

Karachi.   Caretaker Provincial Minister of Information, Minority Affairs, Social  protection President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmad Shah, participated as a distinguished guest in the twentieth convocation of SZABIST University. During his address to the students, the Caretaker Provincial Minister of Information mentioned his educational background at Karachi University. He acknowledged the presence of one thousand seven hundred fifty bright minds in SZABIST University over the past two days, expressing optimism for their future endeavors. He highlighted the diverse audience, including teachers and parents, and emphasized that the youth present here hold the world in their hands in the form of mobile.

The provincial Minister shared his personal experiences, stressing that he learned more outside the classrooms,while sitting with poets and literary figures. He highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the Arts Council, underscoring that financial status or occupation should not be barriers to success. He said that students can achieve every thing in life  with determination and hard work.They can overcome obstacles and make a significant impact globally by utilizing their abilities in right direction,he opined.

Drawing a parallel with history, he noted that when the Americans halted conquests, they prioritized building universities over weapons. He conveyed the students’ fortune to study in an institution that encapsulates the dream of Benazir Bhutto. The dream aimed to provide quality education within Pakistani youth, who couldn’t study abroad.

Encouraging the students, he advised them to break free from constraints, surpass their limits, and pursue their passions in their chosen fields.He emphasized that passion holds more significance than intelligence and encouraged them to stay connected with their communities.

Shahnaz Wazir Ali, President of the SZABIST University, highlighted that nine hundred and thirty-three students received degrees during the ceremony. Graduates from SZABIST campuses in Karachi, Lahore, Larkana, and Dubai were recognized. Quoting Benazir Bhutto, she reiterated that education is a powerful tool capable of changing the world, playing a crucial role in societal improvement and awareness.

During the ceremony, 1750 students, including 21 PhD recipients, received certificates. Thirty-three gold medals, twenty-six silver medals, and five hundred and twenty students with a CGPA equal to or above 3.50 were named in the “Chancellor’s Honor List.” The convocation ceremony witnessed the presence of the Board of Governors, Management, Faculty, Staff, Graduates, Parents, and Academicians of SZABIST University. More than 5000 attendees, including guests, print and electronic media representatives, and supporting partners, participated in the event.