Legendary nuclear scientist and national hero Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan was the chief guest of the convocation while Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC was also present as guest of honour. Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) conferred degrees to 97 MBBS, 43 Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), 43 Bachelors of Science in Nursing Post-RN Students, 20 Associate of Science in Medical Technology and 7 MBA students and the brilliant students Dr Marvi Manzoor Bukhari and Dr Avais Raja were awarded with the 'Gold Medal Award' for showing outstanding performance in all years of their studies. Besides, Sidera Sana from Shifa College of Nursing (SCN) secured first position in nursing examination.
Five students of MBBS received Gold Medals for their outstanding academic performance. One Gold and one silver medal was also awarded to Bachelor of Science in Nursing ,One Gold and one silver medal to Post-RN students, three in Master of Business Administration and two in Associate of Science in Medical Technology.
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Iqbal in his inaugural speech, welcomed the guests and congratulated the graduates and their parents. He said that STMU had started its journey of knowledge in 2012 and today it has made a name for itself because of its groundbreaking research in Healthcare and quality education. The Vice Chancellor mentioned successful range of various Activities held at the University premises on the themes of Medical Healthcare Facilities along with nursing care, pharmacy, physical therapy and medical technology. He emphasised the graduates not to stop the process of learning throughout their lives.
Addressing the convocation, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan said that it was a matter of immense pleasure for him to be at STMU. He said that the soil of Pakistan is ideal for the dreamers who wished to find the interpretation of their dreams with skills such as positive thinking and hard work. He laid stress on the graduates to support the vision that aimed at placing Pakistan among top of the world in terms of education.
He stressed that we still have to go many a mile to meet the international standards of education. For this purpose, we have to prepare our students so that they become able to face any challenge rising in any environment and anywhere in the world.
He said, "I am very pleased to know that all the courses offered by Shifa Tameer-e- Millat University are accredited by the respective professional councils and recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and the University is very successful in the implementation of the desired standards."
Dr Khan advised the students to abide by the oath they take today. "We all avow to struggle for making this country a welfare state where everyone is allowed to spend life of the basis of social justice and where everyone can live in peace honour", he concluded.
Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC also congratulated all graduates and their parents. He said STMU was one of the finest institutions that is building positive image of the country. He said he had visited many universities and found Pakistani students possessing excellent skills and abilities that could be used for the betterment of the country.
The HEC Chairman said that trustworthiness, honesty, integrity and loyalty were the only principles that would upgrade us as a nation. Later on, they gave away degrees, prizes and medals.
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