LAHORE: The Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Saturday awarded 94 PhD degrees to scholars in an academic year, marking a major achievement in the field of research.

The degrees were conferred on these scholars at the 20th convocation, which was graced by Chancellor/Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan.

A total of 5,010 degrees are being conferred in various subjects in the convocation and its second session will be held today (Sunday).

As many as 783 degrees will be awarded in MS/MPhil and 2,487 in undergraduate programmes (BS, BBA, BCom, BE, BArch, BSCS, BFA, PharmD). As many as 1,646 degrees will be conferred on the female students of affiliated colleges of Lahore College for Women University, including Government Graduate College for Women, Samanabad, Government Islamia Graduate College for Women, Cooper Road, and Government Graduate College for Women, Gulberg.

A total of 748 female students will be awarded medals and roll of honours. Two members of the alumni who have excelled in their fields were also awarded special awards at the convocation.

Governor Mr Khan emphasised the importance of female education for societal progress and addressed current affairs, stating Pakistan’s resilience and the nation’s unity behind its army.

He stressed the need for practical training alongside academic achievement of the girls in institutions.

Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Uzma Qureshi highlighted the university’s updated curriculum and focus on female empowerment.

Published in Dawn, May 4th, 2025