January 05, 2009	Monday	Muharram 07, 1430

KARACHI, Jan 4: The orientation classes at Karachi University would be held on January 5 (today), a university official announced on Sunday.

He said the ‘orientation day’ would be held at every department of the university.

In a statement on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui has welcomed the new entrants to the institution.

“The students should feel proud that they have been associated with this prominent seat of higher learning in the country,” he said in statement.

He asked students to devote their attention towards the acquisition of knowledge.

He said that immense opportunities of access to knowledge were available and that the students should take full advantage of these opportunities. He said that the faculty of the university would help and guide the students in the realm of education.

The vice-chancellor also stressed the need for strengthening the student-teacher relation for the dissemination of knowledge and guidance. He also reminded parents of their important role towards the academic pursuits of their children.

Meanwhile, with the commencement of the new academic session at the University of Karachi from Monday, the shuttle bus service of the institution would run as usual.—APP