LAHORE: Governor Chaudhry Sarwar on Tuesday held a reception for gold medalists of 11th convocation of Lahore College for Women University at Governor House.

The ceremony was attended by the gold medal recipients, their parents and university faculty members.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Sarwar lauded the students for their hard work and eventual success in earning medals. He said students’ success was also dependent on the unconditional support of their parents and guidance of their teachers.

He said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was determined to promote education and had, therefore, doubled the amount of budget for education sector. LCWU Vice-Chancellor Dr Sabiha Mansoor said the ceremony was very significant and would boost the morale of students, their parents and teachers. She said the young generation was an asset and a hope for a bright future of the country.

She said Pakistani women were talented and playing an important role in medical, engineering, education, health and other sectors of national development.