PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur attended the fourth convocation of Iqra National University and distributed degrees and medals among graduating students.
A total of 438 graduates received degrees in various disciplines, including 280 Bachelor’s, 120 Master’s, and 38 PhD degrees. Additionally, 34 students who excelled in their respective fields were awarded gold medals.
Addressing the convocation, Chief Minister Gandapur congratulated the graduates, their parents and teachers, acknowledging their hard work in achieving this milestone. He encouraged the graduates to continue their dedication and use their knowledge and skills to serve the nation.
“There is no substitute for hard work. It is the students’ effort that leads to success, and Allah rewards that effort,” he remarked. Urging the graduates to embrace challenges and never give up, the Chief Minister said, “Learn to compete, stay resilient, and remember that a single failure cannot deter you from progress. Move forward with faith, courage, and sincerity.”
He emphasized the importance of celebrating others’ achievements, stating, “A person who rejoices in others’ success becomes truly great, and to achieve collective progress, we must rise above jealousy and animosity.”
Commending the efforts of Iqra University’s administration, the Chief Minister lauded their contribution to education, noting, “I am delighted to attend the convocation of a university that has achieved significant progress in a short time. No institution can grow without the support of the government, people, and private sector. As Chief Minister, I fully support the private sector.”
He also stressed the need for private and public sectors to groom the youth for national and international competition. Concluding his address, Gandapur paid tribute to the sacrifices of the people and security forces in ensuring peace in the province.
