Over 13,000 awarded degrees at convocation

The 14th Convocation of the University of Lahore (UL) was held with provincial health ministers Khawaja Salman Rafique and Khawaja Imran Nazir participating as special guests.

A total of 13,404 students were awarded degrees, with 314 students receiving gold medals. Among the graduates, there were 114 PhD graduates, 3,315 graduates, and 9,975 undergraduates.

In his address, special guest Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique stated that today is more joyous for the parents than the students, as their hard work has borne fruit.

Discussing the health sector, Khawaja Salman Rafique mentioned plans to build a cancer hospital near the university at Rs55 billion, expected to be completed within a year and a half.

Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir encouraged students to pledge never to strike as doctors and to always exercise patience.

He further criticised the doctors who strike to avoid accountability and stressed that dedication are essential for Pakistan's advancement.

The event was attended by the Chairman Board of Governors Owais Rauf, Deputy Chairman Uzair Rauf, students and parents.