On Tuesday, President Dr Arif Alvi said that self-sustenance is inevitable for success in the world and expressed confidence that Pakistan would progress and develop. As chief guest on the occasion of the 35th Convocation ceremony of Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) at Bahria Auditorium, he said that the world needed intellect at the moment and there was no dearth of it in Pakistan. Rector National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Lt General (R) Mehmood and Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Muhammad Saleem were also present. During the convocation, a total of 368 graduates were awarded Bachelors’ and Postgraduate degrees including the international students. The President also awarded 39 medals to the students for their outstanding performance. Addressing the convocation, President Dr Arif Alvi appreciated the efforts put in by the PNEC to maintain high standards of education by providing quality engineers to Pakistan’s evolving industry. He emphasised that the responsibility of PNEC has further increased in the present realm of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. He also acknowledged that international students were a testimony to the College’s credentials in the engineering sector. He highlighted that NUST PNEC will continue its legacy as the premier engineering and technology institution, fulfilling the country’s present-day engineering needs. The President felicitated the graduating students and their parents and advised the graduates to be active members of society in building a more robust and prosperous Pakistan and keep up-to-date with fast-changing technological advancements. President Dr Arif Alvi termed the completion of degrees by students as an opening of the doors to knowledge for the students and said they must learn more and more. Earlier, Commandant PNEC Commodore Tauqeer Ahmad Khawaja apprised that PNEC was making all-out efforts to provide the best engineering education to its students in multiple disciplines. Further, he highlighted the achievements of students in various events held at national and international levels. He highlighted the opportunities provided to the students at different forums to groom and nurture the young engineers. The ceremony was attended by many military and civil dignitaries and parents of graduating students.