The 11th Convocation of Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) Islamabad was held at Jinnah Convention Centre here on Thursday. Over 634 graduates including BBA, MBA, BS, MS and PhD in the fields of Management Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science and Bioinformatics were awarded degrees.
Minister of State for Education and Professional Training Engr. Muhamamd Baligh-ur-Rehman was the Chief Guest of the convocation ceremony while Mian Amer Mahmood Chancellor Mohammad Ali Jinnah University presided over the Convocation. On the occasion, a large number of distinguished guests and parents of the graduating students were also present.
Dr M. Mansoor Ahmed, Executive Vice President in his welcome address said the event is a significant milestone in the lives of graduates. He congratulated the students and hoped that the graduates will contribute towards scientific and technological development of the country through their ability, dignity, determination and commitment. While addressing the Convocation gathering, Engr. Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, congratulated the students on their academic achievements. He appreciated the efforts and contribution of the University in the field of higher education.
He said that in the present day scenario, education does not end with acquiring a degree; it is a lifelong affair exploring new horizons, and broadening of the vision, marching on a never-ending journey towards new frontiers of knowledge. Seven PhD graduates received their PhD degrees; including Ayesha Noor, Muhammad Faisal Rizwan, Nadeem Iqbal and Tariq Iqbal Khan in the field of Management Science, while Mohammad Zumard Shah, Muhammad Riaz and Yasir Awais Butt in the field of Electronic Engineering.-PR