LAHORE: As many as 897 bachelors (Hons), 248 postgraduate and one PhD student were awarded degrees in various disciplines during annual convocation of the Forman Christian College (a chartered university).

Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman was the chief guest while dignitaries, FCC faculty, staff and families of the graduates were present.

As many as 31 named medals and 15 postgraduate medals were awarded to students for achievements in their respective disciplines. Fifty-one certificates of distinction were awarded to students scoring high CGPAs. Six students were awarded Roll of Honor Co-curricular Awards and 14 students were presented Outstanding Student Awards in their respective departments and faculties.

Mr Rehman advised the students to step fearlessly into their new journey as the world has opened up for even more opportunities than before. The degrees and medals were presented to the graduates by Rector Dr Jonathan Addleton, Vice Rector Dr Douglas Trimble and Registrar Dr Nayer Fardows.

Published in Dawn, November 27th, 2022

Opinion

The risk of escalation

The risk of escalation

The silence of the US and some other Western countries over the raid on the Iranian consulate has only provided impunity to the Zionist state.

Editorial

Saudi FM’s visit
Updated 17 Apr, 2024

Saudi FM’s visit

The government of Shehbaz Sharif will have to manage a delicate balancing act with Pakistan’s traditional Saudi allies and its Iranian neighbours.
Dharna inquiry
17 Apr, 2024

Dharna inquiry

THE Supreme Court-sanctioned inquiry into the infamous Faizabad dharna of 2017 has turned out to be a damp squib. A...
Future energy
17 Apr, 2024

Future energy

PRIME MINISTER Shehbaz Sharif’s recent directive to the energy sector to curtail Pakistan’s staggering $27bn oil...
Tough talks
Updated 16 Apr, 2024

Tough talks

The key to unlocking fresh IMF funds lies in convincing the lender that Pakistan is now ready to undertake real reforms.
Caught unawares
Updated 16 Apr, 2024

Caught unawares

The government must prioritise the upgrading of infrastructure to withstand extreme weather.
Going off track
16 Apr, 2024

Going off track

LIKE many other state-owned enterprises in the country, Pakistan Railways is unable to deliver, while haemorrhaging...