FAISALABAD: Government College University Faisalabad held its 12th Convocation at the university’s New Campus, marked by a dignified ceremony attended by senior academicians, faculty members, distinguished guests, and graduating students.
On the special directives of Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rauf-I-Azam presided over the proceedings and conferred degrees upon graduates from various academic programmes.
More than 100,000 students from PhD, MPhil, Master’s, Associate Degree, MBA, and BS (Honours) programmes received their degrees during the ceremony. The university also honoured high achievers, awarding 335 gold medals, 333 silver medals, and 326 bronze medals to students for outstanding academic performance. A prominent segment of the convocation was the formal award of PhD degrees, where 250 doctoral scholars, accompanied by their supervisors, were invited to the stage to receive their degrees from the Vice Chancellor.
The Controller of Examinations Dr Muhammad Israr, Registrar Ghulam Ghaus, and Deputy Registrar Zeeshan Ahmad Khan efficiently managed the administrative and formal proceedings of the event.
Addressing the convocation, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rauf-I-Azam said the day marked a moment of pride and fulfilment for students, parents, and teachers. He highlighted the institution’s recent achievements in teaching, research, and institutional development, noting that GCUF has been ranked first in Punjab and second in Pakistan in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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