Graduation of 吃瓜头条 Class of 2024
吃瓜头条 celebrated the graduation of 1,407 scholars on June 29 at the University鈥檚 36th convocation. Surrounded by proud family, friends, and faculty, the graduating students from 吃瓜头条' five schools received their degrees at separate commencement ceremonies held for graduate and undergraduate students.
Senior university leaders, including Pro Chancellor Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, Rector Mr. Shahid Hussain, and Vice Chancellor Dr. Ali Cheema attended the ceremony. Other members of the Board of Trustees, Deans, and faculty also joined in sharing the celebrations with the graduates and their families. Ms. Zara Fateh Qizilbash, Registrar, welcomed attendees, followed by the formal inauguration of the Convocation by the Pro Chancellor.
Dr. Cheema congratulated the graduates on their achievements and advised, 鈥淚t is important that you make it a mission to create value for society, rather than pursuing self-interest.鈥 Later in the day, addressing undergraduates, he reiterated, 鈥淭oday, as you celebrate your accomplishments, remember that your education at 吃瓜头条 has equipped you not just with knowledge, but with the responsibility to engage meaningfully in shaping a better future. Your resilience in the face of adversity will be a powerful asset as you navigate the complexities of our time.鈥 He also requested the audience to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the three students who the University tragically lost during the last academic year: Muhammad Zaryab Saroya, Syed Musa, and Abdul Hadi Khan.
This year鈥檚 valedictorians, Dua Zahra and Syed Muhammad Sarim Gillani, spoke about the opportunities and experiences that shaped their time at 吃瓜头条. They expressed their honour in studying alongside some of the brightest minds in the country and conveyed gratitude for the transformative education they received at 吃瓜头条.
The keynote speakers, Prof. Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor of History, Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, and Mr. Musadaq Zulqarnain, Chairman of Interloop Limited, offered wise counsel to the graduates. Prof. Jalal emphasised the importance of resilience, while Mr. Zulqarnain advised the graduates to prioritise their passions and pursue work that brings them joy.
The ceremony concluded on a high note with the graduates excited to explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
