Karachi: Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) celebrated Pakistan Independence Day with enthusiasm and traditional fervor, paying a glowing tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the establishment of our cherished homeland where Muslims could preserve their identity and enjoy full freedom.
The occasion featured a flag-hoisting ceremony attended by prominent figures, including Chancellor Muhammad Akbar Ali Khan, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Afzal Haq, Cdre (R) Syed Sarfraz Ali SI (M), Prof. Dr. Jafer Nazir Usmani, Tariq Subzwari, Mohsin Khan, Mohsin Kazim, Dr. Kashif Sheikh, Dr. Abdul Moeed Khan, Dr. Fahad Farooqui, along with deans, department heads, faculty members, staff, students, and aligarians.
Addressing the ceremony, President of Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys’ Association (AMUOBA) and Chancellor of Sir Syed University, Muhammad Akbar Ali Khan, highlighted the pivotal role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in shaping the history of the subcontinent.
They emphasized Khan’s “Two-Nation Theory,” which articulated the distinct identities of Hindus and Muslims, laying the ideological foundation for the demand for a separate Muslim state. This vision ultimately culminated in the creation of Pakistan in 1947, a nation where every citizen can thrive in peace and harmony.
On this auspicious occasion, Chancellor Akbar Ali Khan announced the long-awaited revision of pay scales for grades 1 to 6, an issue that had remained unresolved for 11 years.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Afzal Haque also spoke on the occasion.
Later, the delegation led by Chancellor Muhammad Akbar Ali Khan laid wreaths at Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum and offered Fateha.
