KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair said that Kashmir is the jugular vein and integral part of Pakistan, as he called for the implementation of United Nations resolutions on Kashmir in letter and spirit.
Speaking as chief guest at the 15th Convocation of Iqra University on Sunday, the Governor said that today is `Youm-i-Kashmir’, and the entire nation was expressing solidarity with the Kashmiris.
He said, “It is our sincere desire that the United Nations’ resolution on Kashmir are implemented in letter and spirit and our Kashmiri brothers get their due right to self-determination.”
At the convocation, degrees were conferred on about 600 students in various disciplines. As many as 16 gold medals were also awarded to those students who excelled in their respective disciplines.
In his convocation address, Muhammad Zubair further pointed out that the development in a society is gauged through the universities and the institutions of higher learning.
He also pointed towards the significant role of the university graduates towards the development in various sectors.
Muhammad Zubair also referred to the role of private sector university for imparting quality education.
He was of the view that the youngsters obtain degrees but many of them lack confidence. Therefore, there is a need to instil the required level of confidence in such students.
The Governor further pointed out that owing to its location, Karachi enjoys a special significance and an ideal place for investment as well as economic development.
Unfortunately, a negative image of this city was portrayed at international level. Therefore, there is need to make collective efforts to dispel this impression so that a real picture could emerge about Karachi which is an economic hub of Pakistan.
The president of Board of Governor of Iqra University, U.G. Essani, also spoke on the occasion.
The Sindh Minister for Education, Jam Mehtab Dahar and Chancellor of Iqra University, Hunaid Lakhani, were also present. APP
