Daily Times

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar said on Wednesday that Vice Chancellors (VCs)in universities are appointed on merit and recommendation culture in universities is being eradicated.

He was addressing the first convocation of Government College Women’s University Faisalabad on Wednesday and later talking to the media, according to spokesman of Governor House here.

Chairman Anti-Narcotics Punjab Haji Ramzan Pervez, Commissioner Zahid Hussain, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rubina Farooq, Controller Examinations Prof. Rizwana Tanveer Randhawa, University Registrar Asif Ali, Founder Vice Chancellor Dr. Zikr Hussain, Vice Chancellor Agricultural University Faisalabad Dr. Aqrar Hussain and others were also present.

Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar and University Vice Chancellor also distributed medals among the graduates for their outstanding performance in various fields and congratulated them on their success.

The governor said that only those are remembered in history who serve humanity, not those who hold high positions and wealth. With passion and hard work, nothing is impossible in the world.

The federal and Punjab governments under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan are taking all necessary steps to provide opportunities for women to move forward successfully in every field.

Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that he has appointed more than 20 Vice Chancellors in different universities of Punjab on merit and our mission is to ensure transparency and merit at all levels in universities. He said that the institutions are strengthened by transparency and merit, adding that due to merit in universities, today, Punjab’s universities are among the top 500 universities in the world.

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that students who have graduated from universities should serve the country. He further said that Pakistani women were making Pakistan’s name brighter not only in their country but also in the world. He said that It is the responsibility of all sections of society to play their part in ensuring women’s rights, including their share of property, adding that countries that empower their women In any country are developed and prosperous. He said that the government believes in strong development and prosperity of women.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rubina Farooq said that we are utilizing all the resources for higher and quality education in the university. Today Government College Women’s University Faisalabad is ranked first in Punjab and second in Pakistan according to Times Higher Education Rankings, adding that we’ll move ahead with more success. She urged the university graduates to play their part in the development and stability of Pakistan, as well as in the empowerment of women and the promotion of education.

Later, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar inaugurated two Girls Hostel for 500 female students at Government College University along with Dr. Shahid Kamal also laid foundation for residence of officers and employees.

In Faisalabad, governor also met provincial minister Khayal Ahmed Kastro and coordinator Zafar Sindhu, members of assembly and district administration officials.

Meanwhile, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar Wednesday urged the youth to work hard and properly use their time to polish their skills for development and a bright future of themselves as well as the country.

He was addressing the first convocation of the Government College Women University (GCWU) Faisalabad. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Rubina Farooq, former vice-chancellor Government College University Faisalabad Prof Dr Zakir Hussain, faculty members and a large number of students were present.

The governor, terming the youth an engine for a bright future, advised them to get education with dedication and come up with innovative ideas for the uplift of the country.

He advised students to bring honour for their parents and teachers as their prayers and efforts were behind their success.

He also advised parents to give due share to their daughters in inheritance, adding that only daughters look after their parents when they get older.

He said the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) had given respect to women 1400 years ago.

The governor said that time was most precious thing, hence the students should utilise it properly for success in life. A man should always remember his point of travel from where he started when he became a successful man, an officer or a businessman, he added.

“We should feel proud of our culture and traditions,” he said. He said that the government was taking revolutionary measures for promotion of the education sector.

He said that the PTI government was taking all-out measures to steer the country out of crises.

He said that nature had gifted Pakistan with tremendous resources, adding that “now it is our duty to explore and benefit from it”.

Ch Mohammad Sarwar said: “We should always come forward to serve humanity as history always remembers those who served the mankind,” he said.