By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
An impressive flag hoisting
ceremony marked the Day. The Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Syed Jawaid Hassan Rizvi,
hoisted the national flag which was followed by singing of national anthem by
the students and faculty members of the University.
On the occasion glowing
tributes were paid to those who had sacrificed their lives during the struggle
for having an independent homeland.
The ceremony was attended,
among others, by Prof. Dr. Najeeb Siddiqui, Associate Dean of Faculty of
Engineering, Mukhtar Ahmed Naqvi, Consultant CEP, Chairmen of all the
departments, Acting Registrar, Syed Ejazullah Hussaini, Khumar Farooqui,
Consultant, Literary, Art and Cultural Forum, besides faculty and other staff
members.
Addressing the ceremony the
Vice Chancellor called for continued efforts to make Pakistan a progressive and
developed state where people lived with honor and dignity and in peace
according to the tenets of Islam.
“We are facing some serious
challenges these days that need to be resolved collectively,” he said adding
that today there is great need for unity and tolerance to make Pakistan
progress economically. He reckoned that the future of Pakistan is
bright.
“Let us all resolve on this
occasion that we will keep the flag of our nation flying high and will march
forward to the path of progress and prosperity,” Prof. Dr Rizvi exhorted
On the occasion the university
students presented national and patriotic songs which were responded by the
guests with enthusiastic and continued clapping.
The ceremony concluded with
prayer led by Mufti Rashid-ul-Qadri for national progress and prosperity of the
Muslim Umma.
The Independence Day was also
celebrated with great fervour and zeal at the Mohammed Ali Jinnah University
(MAJU) where Director, Prof Dr Abdul Wahab, performed the flag hoisting
ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion Prof
Dr Wahab urged upon the younger generation to rise to the occasion and work
hard to lead Pakistan
to its destined goal. He said that great responsibility devolves upon the
students who have to take over the reigns of the country in their future and
steer the ship of the nation towards progress, prosperity and greater welfare
of the people.
