NED University holds Convocation 2019

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services) 

Over two thousand recently passed out graduates of the 2015-16 batch of the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, were conferred degrees in the Convocation 2019 ceremony held at the campus on December 7. Postgraduate degrees and PhD degrees were also awarded on the occasion.

Imran Ismail, the Governor of Sindh and the Chancellor of the University, presided over the ceremony which was also attended by the guests of honour, Shafqat Mahmood, Federal Minister for Education & Professional Training, and Engr Jawed Salim Qureshi, Chairman, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). 

The Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, who also happens to be an alumni of the NED University, however, didn’t attend the function despite being one of three designated guests of honour in its 28th Convocation. 

In his presidential address, the Governor of Sindh urged the fresh graduates not to be oblivious of the role of the state in them acquiring the highest class of education literally at no cost.

“While you are free to choose your future career path but please don’t lose sight of the fact that the state of Pakistan has invested a lot in bringing you to your present position. Therefore try to play your due role in paying back by whatever means you deem proper. You have a moral obligation to strengthen the country and serve its cause in every possible manner,” he advised. 

Governor Imran Ismail was of the opinion that the initiatives of the government will bring in desired results in not too distant future and the economy of Pakistan will flourish in the next few years.

Prof Dr Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, Vice Chancellor, NED University, in his welcome address, deliberated about the achievements of the institution in the recent past.

Recalling that while the history of NED was 99 years old, it has continued to have kept pace with the times by adding new features and it remained one of the top ranked engineering institutions of the world.  

“From a modest opening in August 1921, it has transformed into a university where more than 12,000 students are enrolled currently in various undergraduate degree programmes. Quality has been the hallmark of NED University and it remains so today,” he added. 

One of the features of the 28th Convocation at the NED University was the adherence to the originally chalked out programme and the discipline displayed by the participating students.