KARACHI: Ziauddin University (ZU) awarded 1,230 degrees to graduating students across various disciplines at the Convocation 2025, held at Education City, Link Road, on Wednesday.

The degrees were proudly conferred upon graduates from a diverse range of disciplines, including Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharm.D, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Education Health and Sports Science, Medical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Electri­cal Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Management & Technology, Data Science, Communication & Media Studies, Digital Media Marketing, Audiology & Speech Language Therapy, Nursing (BSN and Post-RN BScN), Law, Clinical Psychology, English Studies, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Eastern Medicine & Surgery, B.Ed (Hons) Elementary.

The ceremony also honoured postgraduate candidates with their MS, MD, M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees.

Addressing the convocation as chief guest, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah praised the graduates and extended heartfelt congratulations to the students, their proud parents, families and faculty members.

He said the occasion was not just a celebration of academic achievement but also a reflection of the collective support, sacrifices and unwavering belief that shaped this moment of pride and success.

Encouraging the graduates, he added, “As you embark on your professional journeys, remain rooted in purpose and service. Strive not only for personal success but also to uplift communities, contribute to the nation, and create a meaningful impact.”

ZU Chancellor Dr Asim Hussain and acting Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Abbas Zafar also addressed the ceremony.

At the convocation, CM Shah; Chancellor, Pro-chancellor Prof Dr Nida Hussain, and acting Vice Chancellor awarded the prestigious Sir Ziauddin Gold Medals to 23 outstanding graduates in recognition of their academic excellence including, Lubna Najmi (MBBS), Umaiya Altaf (Dental Surgery), Sameen Riaz (DPT), Fasiha Shah (DOT), Samiullah Zafar Ali (Medical Technology), Dua Ubaid (Biomedical Engineering), Mehboob Ahmad (Civil Engineering), Muhammad Murtaza Uz Zaman (Electrical Engineering), Arisha Bano (Software Engineering), Ayesha Jamal (Biotechnology), Fizah Ahmed (BBA), Muhammad Kashif (Electrical Engineering Technology), Kashaf Akhter (Biomedical Engineering Technology), Saad Naeem (Management and Technology), Saeed Usmani (Data Science), Shiza Naseem Elahi (Audiology and Speech Language Therapy), Ammar Murtaza (Communication and Media Sciences), Saqib Khan (Nursing), Sidra Muqtadeer (Eastern Medicine and Surgery), Muneerah Tariq (Human Nutrition and Dietetics), Amna Alamgir (Clinical Psychology), Aisha (LL.B.), and Aresha Allah Rakha (PharmD).

Three special awards were also presented in recognition of outstanding achievements. The Dr Aijaz Fatima Memorial Award was given to Dr Huma Muzaffar for her excellence in clinical services at Ziauddin Hospital.

Dr Areej Zehra Alam, from the Faculty of Health Sciences, received the Dr Tajamul Hussain Memorial Award for securing the highest score in Emergency Medicine.

Meanwhile, the Chancellor’s Award was conferred upon Dr Abid Mehdi Kazmi for his exemplary services.

Additionally, the Best Teacher Award and the Best Sports Award were presented to recognise outstanding contributions in the fields of education and sportsmanship.

The chief minister also inaugurated the Cyclotron facility installed at Ziauddin University’s Link Road campus, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, boasting a myriad of features, functions, and advantages. It helps in cancer treatment, medical imaging, and research.

Published in Dawn, April 17th, 2025