EIGHTH CONVOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FAISALABAD
The eighth Convocation of The University of Faisalabad and Seventh Convocation of University Medical & Dental College were held on 16th October, 2021. The Chief Guest was Choudhary Zahir-ud-Din, Minister for Public Prosecution, Punjab. Prof Dr Maroof Aziz Khan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Health Sciences Lahore, also attended the convocation. Mr. Muhammad Haider Amin, Chairman Board of Governors, TUF. Prof (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Rector, Ms. Zahida Maqbool, Additional Registrar, Prof Dr Aamir Ali Choudhary, Principal University Medical & Dental College, Prof Dr Farrukh Imran, Principal (Dental) UMDC, Prof Dr Muhammad Akram Malik, Vice Principal UMDC, Deans, Heads of departments, faculty members, graduates and their parents were present. While addressing the audience, Ch. Zahir-ud-Din congratulated the young graduates and advised them to play their role in the country development and prosperity. He appreciated the philanthropic services of the Madinah Foundation in the education and health sector. “The ranking of the University of Faisalabad amongst the top 500 Universities of the world is highly appreciable, and TUF is a role model in the private sector”, he added.
Mr. Muhammad Haider Amin congratulated the graduates and briefed the audience about the remarkable performance of the university during the past 19 years. During convocation, 1308 graduates from TUF and UMDC were awarded degrees, while 28 promising graduates were awarded gold medals, 38 silver and 27 bronze medals. Faculty and staff personnel who have committed their services to TUF, UMDC, and MTH for the past ten years have also received medals and prizes. The Convocation was dedicated to Great Pakistani Scientist Dr Abdul Qadir Khan (Late).