RAWALPINDI
\nGovernor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan highlighted the pivotal role of education and youth in driving Pakistan\u2019s progress particularly in technological advancement.
\nAddressing the 7th Convocation of HITEC University which was held at the Jinnah Convention Center, Islamabad, the governor stressed that with 64% of Pakistan\u2019s population comprising youth, the nation\u2019s future is intrinsically tied to their potential and efforts.
\nHe congratulated the graduates and their parents on this significant milestone, noting that HITEC University alumni are making meaningful contributions to Pakistan\u2019s technological advancement and are employed at prestigious national and international institutions.
\nHe commended the Vice Chancellor and faculty for their dedication to academic excellence and the university\u2019s growing reputation, describing the institution\u2019s overall academic performance and development as highly gratifying.
\nThe ceremony saw a total of 1,166 degrees awarded across various programs, including 14 PhD degrees, 93 MS degrees, and 1,059 undergraduate degrees in fields such as Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Civil, Biomedical, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Islamic Studies and Mathematics.
\nActing Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. S. Kamran Afaq in his welcoming address outlined the university\u2019s key achievements over the past two years. He announced the introduction of new programs, including Civil Engineering, BS Biomedical Engineering, MS Computer Engineering, PhD Computer Science, and PhD Computer Engineering.
\nHe also highlighted the establishment of a High Voltage Research Laboratory for Electrical (Power) Engineering students\u2014a facility available in only a limited number of engineering universities across Pakistan.
\nThe Governor distributed medals and degrees to the graduating students, celebrating their hard work and the university\u2019s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in higher education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
RAWALPINDI Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan highlighted the pivotal role of education and youth in driving Pakistan\u2019s progress particularly in technological advancement. Addressing the 7th Convocation of HITEC University which was held at the Jinnah Convention Center, Islamabad, the governor stressed that with 64% of Pakistan\u2019s population comprising youth, the nation\u2019s future is intrinsically […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":500413,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-528866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n