1447 degrees awarded at Hamdard University's convocation

Degree of Doctor of Medical Science (Honoris Causa) was conferred on renowned Kidney Specialist and President, Transplantation Society of Pakistan by Hamdard University, in its 22nd convocation, held on February 24, at Al Moid hall, Madinat al Hikmah, Karachi. 1447 degree were awarded to the passing out graduates. 25 Hamdard University gold medals, 7 Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said and 13 Institution of Engineering gold medals were given to graduates, who have secured First Positions during their course of studies, being best students and to promote academic and professional interest in engineering community respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest and founding chairman, Akhuwat said that life was meant for dreamers and those who dream big and work hard for the realization of their dreams would end up doing something extraordinary. Everyone tries to realise his/her dreams but the commendable thing is that one should not only try to materialize one's own dreams, but also help others to realise their dreams, he added. Congratulating the passing graduates he said that they were lucky to be the students of a great institution like Hamdard University. "Be friend to the poor, give them support and be their helpers," he asserted.
Sadia Rashid, Chancellor, Hamdard University said, "Today is a special day, especially for the new graduates and postgraduates, but also for their parents, guardians, their teachers, and all of us at the Hamdard University. Now comes the real tests, devised by life for making a living as well living the life to its fullest. While making your life better, you should make the lives of others a little better too." Dr Amjad Saqib while commending the work of the chief guest said that Akhuwat founder started the organisation with initial donation of Rs 10,000 but now donations have increased to 2.5 million
Professor Dr Shabeeb ul Hassan, Vice Chancellor, Hamdard University while addressing the convocation gave a brief account of Hamdard University's performance and progress.