By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)
(Pakistan News & Features Services)
The Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, (SSUET), Karachi, in collaboration with the Mohabban-e-Bhopal, organized a national song competition with the participants from the various academic institutions having been divided into two different age groups.
According to jury’s decision, Ayesha Aneeqa of the SSUET and Ahmed Khan Asad of the NED University of Engineering & Technology, secured first and second positions respectively in the category of 20 to 25 years’ age, while Abbas Zaidi and Maheen Rahmna Sher Ali received the first and second prizes respectively in the category of 15 to 20 years of age.
Addressing the ceremony, Engr Mohammad Adil Usman, Chancellor SSUET, described the competition most inspiring, reflective of deep rooted patriotism, adding that it promoted a sense of national pride and unity and providing an opportunity of peeping into our history, traditions and our cultural diversity.
“Apart from infusing a spirit of national inspiration, the national songs call upon us to fulfill our responsibilities to lead our country towards prosperity and economic stability. These songs spark our feelings towards solidarity and commitment portraying country’s ideological meanings,” the Chancellor acknowledged.
Appreciating the talent of students, Chancellor Adil Usman remarked that the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys’ Association (AMUOBA) was the true successor of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s educational movement and its members feel themselves bound to promote technical education in the country with patriotic zeal.
Speaking on the occasion Qamar un Nisa Qamar, a former MNA, wished Pakistan to be an exemplary model of solidarity and unity with high moral values. Meanwhile Zafar Ramay enthralled the audience with his beautiful songs.
