Spirits run high as students get rewarded for their hard work
Sadia Nasir was overjoyed on the big day; she had waited so long to receive her MBBS degree.
“The mayhem in Swat was a tough time for us. We never thought we would be able to complete our studies, but with hard work and support from parents and teachers, we finally made it to the end of the journey,” she said.
“I am so glad to see all my batch mates and share in everyone’s success,” said the young doctor after she was awarded the certificate.
The second convocation of Saidu Medical College (SMC) was held on Saturday, during which a total of 136 graduates from 2004 to 2010 were conferred MBBS degrees.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Barrister Masood Kauser was the chief guest on the occasion.
The governor congratulated the students on the successful completion of their programme and the beginning of their professional lives.
“This is a memorable and joyous moment for each and every one of you. You all have proved to be capable of playing a constructive role in society by choosing the hard way,” he said, while addressing the graduates.
“I would also like to remind you about the arduous responsibilities you will have to fulfil in this demanding but rewarding profession.” These include high moral values, eagerness to enhance professional knowledge, adherence to work ethics and most importantly, commitment to serve humanity, he added.
Graduates, whose spirits were high, termed their college days as the best part of their lives.
Muhammad Zaheer Khan, a graduate from Lakki Marwat, was awarded nine gold medals.
“Today my happiness knows no bounds. It’s a feeling which cannot be expressed in words. All the hard work and sleepless nights have finally paid off,” said the excited graduate.
Shahid Yousaf, another graduate who received 10 gold medals for his outstanding performance, dedicated his success to his parents. “It wouldn’t have been possible without their support.”
SMC Principal Dr Taj Muhammad Khan said the college has proved itself to be one of the best institutions in the country despite the insurgency.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 25th, 2012.
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People always want to bring others down. At least these students are bettering themselves the right way through hard work and diligence. Allah rewards those who work genuinely. Also I hope the best is yet to come for most of them, one should not see their college years as the best years of their lives.
Thanks to sacrifices of Pak Army and people of Swat.
@Imtiyaz: Can i check your degree?
I hope these doctors will work hard in practical life. Its good to see people coming for middle and lower middle class into professional fields.
Useless fake degrees