By Asim Shahzad
LAHORE: The College for Women University (LCWU) has awarded a record 94 PhD degrees to scholars in an academic year, marking a major achievement of the varsity in the field of research.
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The degrees were conferred on these scholars at the 20th convocation, which was graced by the Chancellor/ Governor of the Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider.
A total of 5010 degrees are being conferred in various subjects in the convocation and its second session will be held today (Sunday).
Around 783 degrees will be awarded in MS/MPhil while 2487 degrees will be awarded in undergraduate programs (BS, BBA, BCom, BE, BArch, BSCS, BFA, PharmD). 1646 degrees will be conferred to the female students of affiliated colleges of Lahore College for Women University, including Government Graduate College for Women Samanabad, Government Islamia Graduate College for Women Cooper Road and Government Graduate College for Women Gulberg. A total of 748 female students will be awarded medals and roll of honours. Two members of the alumni who have excelled in their fields were also awarded special awards at the convocation.
The Governor of Punjab appreciated the excellent performance of the students and said that the female students have proved themselves in the field of education. The female students who have obtained degrees deserve congratulations and appreciation. No society and state can climb the ladder of success without educating women.
The Vice Chancellor and the administration of Lahore College for Women University also deserve congratulations for their dedication and making so many female students a useful and active part of the society today. Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Uzma Qureshi presented the annual performance report of Lahore College for Women University and said that the university has adapted its curriculum according to modern requirements and has taken care of the empowerment of female students.
The Vice Chancellor said that apart from education and research, the list of achievements of Lahore College for Women University in co-curricular activities and sports is long and also a matter of pride. The Vice Chancellor also presented an artwork prepared by the students and faculty to the Governor Punjab.
Commenting on the current situation, the Governor Punjab said that India and even the father of India cannot look at Pakistan with a malicious eye. God willing, this country will always remain. We have no differences and political rigt among us. We have no religious sect, all sects, all parties are only Pakistan and we are ready to sacrifice everything for Pakistan.
The Governor said that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its army. He said that the greatest role model for us is the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Among women, our role models are the holy wives, Bibi Khadijat al-Kubri (may Allah be pleased with him), Bibi Aisha Siddiqa (may Allah be pleased with him) and Bibi Fatimat al-Zahra (may Allah be pleased with him).
Politically, our role model is Mrs. Fatima Jinnah and my leader is Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. Sardar Saleem-Haider urged the female students to obtain many degrees, but if there is a lack of training, then these degrees are of no use.
