It’s time to eliminate negative elements from PU, says VC

Advises students to work for development of Pakistan and keep PU’s flag high

LAHORE: Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Zafar Moeen Nasir said that PU had turned 135th and the time had come to eliminate negative elements from the university and put it on the road to excellence.

He was addressing the first graduation ceremony of Institute of Social and Cultural Studies’ (ISCS) students of BS Honors session 2013-2017 at its auditorium on Saturday.

PU Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences Dean and ISCS Director Prof Dr Zakria Zakar, renowned sociologist Dr Anwar, Department of Public Health Chairperson Dr Rubina Zakar, faculty members and a large number of students were present on the occasion.

Addressing the ceremony, Dr Nasir said that the government had recognised the importance of the subject of sociology and there were a lot of opportunities for the students to excel in their career.

He said that ISCS was being headed by the dynamic leadership of Prof Dr Zakar due to which the subject area had been strengthened and broadened in the country.

He said that Prof Zakar was contributing towards academic excellence of the university. He advised the students to work for the development and prosperity of Pakistan and keep PU’s flag high.

Addressing the ceremony, Dr Zakar congratulated the parents of the students terming them “real winners” of the credit of their students. He said that countless and untiring efforts of parents were the basis for success of graduates.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 15^th, 2017.