KU marks 33rd Convocation with presenting medals, recognising research
KARACHI: The
University of Karachi (KU) conferred approximately 7,150 regular degrees on the
graduates of 2023 batch at its 33rd Convocation, honouring 244
outstanding students with medals and distinctions. Besides, the university
awarded 60 PhD, 32 MPhil, two MS, and one DSc degree to research scholars.
The
convocation was held on July 15 at the Karachi Expo Centre, with Sindh Governor
and KU Chancellor Kamran Khan Tessori as the chief guest. He presented medals
and degrees to top graduates alongside KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid
Mahmood Iraqi. Chairman Sindh Higher Education Commission Dr S M Tariq Rafi,
was the guest of honour.
According
to a KU press release, around 400 graduates—slightly over 5 per cent of the
2023 graduating class—registered for the convocation, while the rest received
their degrees in absentia.
Noting a
troubling trend, he highlighted how many high-achieving female students in
Pakistan did not enter professional life due to societal pressures. “The root
lies in the mindset of our society: while a mother wants her daughter to
flourish and contribute to the world, she often does not want so from her
daughter-in-law—even if she holds multiple gold medals. This contradiction must
end.”
He
concluded with words of advice: “Never let envy into your heart, because when
jealousy takes root, it’s as if disbelief has entered. Let go of negativity.
Embrace and promote a positive mindset.”
Degrees
were awarded across a wide range of programmes, including Bachelor’s degrees in
Arts (Honours), Science (Honours), Arts and Law, Business Administration,
Education (Honours), Public Administration (Honours), Economics and Finance,
Computational Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Human Resource Management,
Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Public
Administration, Library and Information Science, Fine Arts, Design, Architecture,
Audiology and Speech Pathology.
Doctor of
Physical Therapy and Doctor of Pharmacy graduates also received their degrees,
as did those completing Executive MBA, MA, MSc, MPA, MBA, MCS, and Postgraduate
Diploma programmes.
At the
university level, Hafiza Aqsa Anwar, an MSc graduate from the Institute of
Space Science and Technology, secured the overall top position and received the
Martyrs of Army Public School, Peshawar, gold medal.
Other top
position holders honoured with gold medals, sponsored by various organisations
and individuals, included:
·
Rabia
Shahbaz (MA Special Education), first position in the Faculty of Education.
·
Maryam
(MA Islamic Learning), top position in the Faculty of Islamic Studies.
·
Alishba
Jilani (BA-LLB), top position in the Faculty of Law.
·
Hania
Sajid (BBA), first position in the Faculty of Management and Administrative
Sciences.
·
Umama
(Pharm-D), first position in the Faculty of Pharmacy.
·
Hafiza
Aqsa Anwar (MSc, Institute of Space Science and Technology), top position in
the Faculty of Science.
·
Syed
Zain Adil (BE Chemical Engineering), top position in the Faculty of
Engineering.
Earlier,
Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Iraqi, in his speech, reviewed recent achievements
and shared future plans of the university. He reaffirmed KU’s commitment to
equipping students and faculty with modern professional training and research
opportunities.
He
expressed hope that KU graduates would contribute meaningfully to business,
trade, industry, healthcare, and other sectors, both nationally and globally,
in line with the demands of modern society.
The
university has made notable progress in publishing research journals, securing
HEC-funded research grants, and addressing critical issues such as intellectual
property rights, he added. “Another socially productive and admirable
achievement is the university’s determination to uplift the social, emotional,
and psychological well-being of the people, especially the youth,” he
said, citing the work of the Institute of Clinical Psychology in raising
awareness about drug abuse and helping students manage mental stress.
Prof Iraqi
also shared that for the first time since the launch of the evening programme
in 1995, the KU has introduced online classes in 2025 to ensure continuity in learning.
“Currently, work on the extension of the girls’ hostel is nearing completion.
Besides, plans for the construction of an international football academy and
stadium in collaboration with Ulm University, Germany, are also moving
forward,” he concluded.
Report courtesy: Social Track, Karachi (July 25, 2025)
Photos: KU
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