City Desk
Islamabad:: The 18th Degree Awarding Ceremony of Hamdard University Islamabad Campus was held on Saturday. Renowned social worker and former Managing Director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, Zamarud Khan was the chief guest. In his inspiring speech, he urged graduating students to turn their knowledge into a means of service rather than pride. He emphasized that this milestone marks not an end, but the beginning of a new journey.
Sharing reflections from his own life, including his courageous act during the 2013 hostage incident in Islamabad, Zamrud Khan highlighted the importance of selflessness and courage born from true awareness. He called on the youth to answer the silent calls of the nation’s schools, hospitals, and orphanages with their talent and dedication.
On this occasion, the President of Hamdard Foundation and Chancellor of Hamdard University, Madam Sadia Rashid, welcomed all distinguished guests, parents, faculty members, and students in her special address. She remarked that the presidential award of Hilal-e-Imtiaz she received was the result of collective efforts, and she dedicated this honor to all her colleagues.
She expressed gratitude to the entire institutional team for advancing the mission of Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said and said that the educational seeds he had sown had borne fruit today. She credited the success to the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor and the insight of the faculty.
Congratulating the graduates, Madam Sadia Rashid emphasized that today marks the beginning of their professional lives. A degree is not just a paper certificate; it is a symbol of intellectual elevation, mental maturity, and self-reliance. She urged the youth to become embodiments of knowledge and action, prioritize national and collective interests, and play a significant role in Pakistan’s development.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Dr. Shabib Ul Hasan, in his address stated that Hamdard University currently offers nearly 35 different academic programs, including BS, MS, and PhD, across its campuses in Karachi and Islamabad. The Islamabad campus alone has about 3,000 students enrolled. He emphasized that the university’s goal is not only to provide quality education but also to raise research standards globally, train skilled individuals, and foster responsible citizens.
The Director-General of Hamdard University Islamabad Campus, Mr. Imtiaz Haider, addressed the gathering, stating that today marks the culmination of the students’ relentless hard work, the blessings of their parents, and the sincere efforts of their teachers. This day not only celebrates success but also reminds us of the teachings and vision of our founder, Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said.
Mr. Imtiaz Haider, Director-General of Hamdard University Islamabad Campus, presented the annual report during the ceremony, announcing that a total of 390 students were being awarded degrees today. These included 65 degrees from the Faculty of Management Sciences, 126 degrees from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, 147 degrees from the Faculty of Pharmacy, and 52 degrees from the Faculty of Social Sciences. Among them, 326 were undergraduate degrees, 63 graduate degrees, and 1 postgraduate degree.
