BAHAWALPUR:Governor Punjab and Chancellor of Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur Ch Muhammad Sarwar here on Saturday attended the second Convocation of the University. More than 1600 students were awarded degrees and medals including 51 gold medals, 51 silver medals, 9 MS Program degrees, 1018 Masters’ program degrees and 670 BS program degrees.
Addressing the ceremony, the Governor said that the government was taking practical measures for women empowerment and welfare. He said that that it would be ensured for women to get their due right in inheritance in accordance with Shariah laws. He said that the University was established rapidly in a short time and had excelled in becoming a model women university of the country. He said that the University’s students could play an important role in the development of South Punjab.
Earlier, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saiqa Imtiaz Asif presented the welcome address and expressed gratitude towards the Governor Punjab for allotting 125 acres land for the University.
Later, the Governor gave away medals and degrees to the outstanding students.