Minister awarded honorary PhD at DUET convocation

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday conferred the first-ever honorary PhD of Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) on senior provincial minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah during the university's 13th convocation, held at the PAF Community Hall.

The ceremony also marked a major academic milestone as DUET awarded its first three doctoral degrees to Engineer Dr Saddam Ali Khichi, Engineer Dr Imran Khan, and Engineer Dr Shiraz.

Vice Chancellor Engineer Prof Dr Samreen Hussain said the honorary doctorate recognised Minister Nasir Hussain Shah's "tireless contributions to education, public service, and the welfare of society." She thanked the chief minister for his continued support for the university, which she said had played a pivotal role in DUET's institutional development.

Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, MNA Muhammad Qasim, HEC Sindh Chairman Dr Tariq Rafi, several VCs from public and private universities, and members of DUET's senate and syndicate attended the convocation.