Virtual University of Pakistan to Hold Its 11th Convocation at Multan

Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) commemorated the 11th convocation for its students of the South Punjab region at Multan. A total of 1048 students of BS, B.Ed., M.A., and M.Phil. were awarded degrees, certificates, and medals for 2015-19 and 2017-19 sessions respectively. Gold medals and merit certificates were also awarded to outstanding graduates. Degrees were conferred to the graduates by the Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail (Vice-Chancellor Ghazi University) along with Mr. Naeem Tariq (Rector VUP).

The Chief Guest, Vice-Chancellor Ghazi University, stated that the students of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. The convocation was declared open by Mr. Naeem Tariq (Rector VUP). He welcomed all the guests and thanked all the participants for gracing the auspicious event with their presence. He highlighted the achievements of Virtual University of Pakistan, its leading role in delivering information and communication technology-based education and contribution in the provision of quality education even to the remotest areas of the country. Furthermore, Rector VUP, Naeem Tariq informed that the varsity is creating E-Rozgar opportunities for hundreds of thousands of students by joining hands with the government. He stated that Quaid-i-Azam and Allama Iqbal had termed youth especially the students as a bright future for the country. The Rector extended felicitation to the graduating students and their parents on this success.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail (Vice-Chancellor Ghazi University) congratulated the degree holders and their parents. He commended the endeavors being made by VUP for imparting quality education across the country. He advised the students to alter the challenges into opportunities. He stated that positive changes can be brought in our education system by following the strategies and policies of the developed countries. An audience including parents, faculty members, and eminent personalities from academia attended the event.