TAXILA: Degrees were conferred on 2,657 graduates, including 61 high achievers, in the disciplines of basic sciences, computer science, engineering sciences, management sciences, social sciences and humanities in the ninth convocation of University of Wah (UoW) on Monday.

Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Chief Lt Gen Ali Amir Awan awarded degrees to the graduates.

Congratulating the graduates, teachers and parents, Mr Awansaid education was the best tool for development in any state.

“These students have shown through their academic brilliance that we are not lesser than any of the other developed nations. I am hopeful that they will contribute to the nation and will continue thriving in the field of knowledge”, Mr Awan said, adding that the challenge of providing quality education can be addressed by focusing on revision of the curriculum and faculty development.

While discussing ongoing challenges brought on by Covid-19, he highlighted the state’s unprecedented commitment to deliver quality education in harmony with online teaching. He further stressed on working together, supporting one another and keeping each other safe to surmount the fifth wave.

He said the youth should equip themselves with requisite competencies to face future challenges efficiently.

In his welcome address, UoW Vice Chancellor Prof Jameelun Nabi, apprised the audience of all that the university has to offer including a conducive academic environment, state-of-the-art facilities, timely accreditation of its programmes and highly qualified faculty.

He added that universities have a greater role to play in the economic development of nations. In this context, he said, the university is sharply focused on producing quality graduates who could contribute towards economic growth of the country.

Published in Dawn, December 14th, 2021