Sialkot:The University of Sialkot (SKT) held its second convocation, attended by Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, and Provincial Minister for Labour and Human Resource Mansha Ullah Butt as special guests.
The ceremony was also attended by University of Sialkot (USKT) Board of Governors Chairman Faisal Manzoor, Vice Chancellor USKT Prof Dr Muhammad Khaliq-ur-Rehman, President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Khawar Hussain Spall, Business Leader Sialkot Business Community Riaz-ud-Din Sheikh, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Chaudhry Faisal Ikram, and other distinguished guests.
Addressing the participants, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that a degree was a ticket to the beginning of a new journey. He urged graduates to work hard, remain dedicated, and use their abilities to establish themselves in society and achieve success in their professional lives.
He also highlighted Pakistan’s international standing over the past two-and-a-half to three years, stating that the country had received significant international recognition. Referring to the military
confrontation with India, he said Pakistan’s armed forces had demonstrated their capabilities and professionalism, and defeated its long-standing rival. He added that Marka-e-Bunyan-ul-Marsoos had brought international recognition to Pakistan’s great victory and India’s clear defeat.
In his address, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan stated that today is a day of pride and joy for the students receiving their degrees. He said that earning a degree marked the first step in life, while the next phase involved achieving further success for the country, their parents, and themselves.
The governor emphasized the sacrifices, hard work, and prayers of parents in their children’s achievements. He encouraged graduates to live up to their parents’ expectations and uphold honesty, hard work, and responsibility in their professional and personal lives.
Commending the role of teachers, the governor remarked that they play a vital part in the education, training, and character building of students. He urged students to always respect their teachers and to apply the knowledge and guidance they have received to their practical lives.
During the convocation, degrees were awarded to graduating students from various faculties of the University of Sialkot, while gold medals were presented to position holders who demonstrated outstanding academic performance.